Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive Komturkreuz I Klasse)

Komturkreuz I Klasse)

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (7287 PTE

Truen Kriegern 1866

which was credited with sinking a U-Boat in 1943

with one 6-inch and two 5-inch guns aiming forward

Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive Komturkreuz I Klasse)In browning copper, voided, maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. McConnell with a strength of 18 officers and 531 other