Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden with the interior presented a

with the interior presented a speckled pattern with a paper adhered to the lid featuring Japanese characters

in turn bordered by gilt rings and bearing raised gilt Order motto “IMMOTA FIDES” (“UNBREAKABLE FIDELITY”)

the exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (ODTMEDAILLE)” and a makers mark of “CARL POELLATH

number engraved "404" on the reverse

67mm (width) x 42

Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden with the interior presented aIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of