Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Voided Centre Hold Dated to January 7

Dated to January 7

Rings attached to the locket and central band

An extremely well-preserved Luftwaffe Officer’s overseas cap

slight enamel flaking in few places

He is on record as having been Absent Without Leave (AWOL) on November 10

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Voided Centre Hold Dated to January 7In browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant