Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and some oxidation of the

and some oxidation of the nickel-silver fittings

contact marks and crazing in the white enamels on the obverse

folded for wear and with some soiling evident

Never had and serious illness but complains of pains during marches under full equipment

Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and some oxidation of theIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 46 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilized headquarters at Selkirk under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Bradbury with a strength of 32