Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac depicting pilots in uniform and

depicting pilots in uniform and flight suits

Canadian Active Force in Newmarket

obverse stamped "43 / FRW / 1

5 mm x 9 mm Black Grade Wound Badge backed by crossed bronze swords clasp affixed to the front

silvered bronze war veteran's clasp illustrating two crossed swords topped by a bar inscribed "40-45" on its original ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac depicting pilots in uniform andIn blackened pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs are intact but appear to be re solder replacements, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32 officers and 1,035 other