Canada, CEF. A 131st Infantry Battalion "Westminster Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of Hersfeld Stiftsruine

Hersfeld Stiftsruine

One for a Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken A

traces of silvering remains on the leaf

7 mm x 47 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

surrounded by the inscription "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS / WAR SERVICES"

Canada, CEF. A 131st Infantry Battalion "Westminster Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of Hersfeld StiftsruineIn gilded browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 41. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in New Westminster under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Taylor with a strength of 32 officers and 954 other ranks. In England, the