Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with Tiptaft Error Motto "Roy Pour Devoir" United Republic of Awarded originally in three classes

Awarded originally in three classes and a cross in silver for non-commissioned ranks

exhibiting wear on the exterior

constructed of golden yellow wool

clutching a sword an orb with a blue enamelled central shield on the obverse inscribed F

all three lugs and pins intact

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with Tiptaft Error Motto "Roy Pour Devoir" United Republic of Awarded originally in three classesIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact but slightly bent to one side, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength