Wwi 57Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Cef certificate_of_authenticity on February 12

on February 12

As part of the centralization of Nazi Germany

Footnote: Olmützer Militärmedaille was awarded by the City of Olmütz (Olomouc) in 1796 to 10 bravest volunteers-troopers who served during campaigns against French Troops

a rare badge in top condition and of top quality manufacture

Wwi 57Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Cef certificate_of_authenticity on February 12WWI 57th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF Browning copper, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1915" on the reverse, 38 mm x 48 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18 officers and 419 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was