Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive age 7 and a son

age 7 and a son

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg

37 mm x 93 mm)

While flying in cloud and mist over the Lake District in Scotland

reminding soldiers of the need to keep the secrets of the army to themselves

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive age 7 and a sonIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other