Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold with mark ""2"" indicated

with mark ""2"" indicated

Near the end of the war

In gilt bronze and red

lined in olive green-khaki rayon

exhibits beautiful crossgraining

Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold with mark ""2"" indicatedType II with "American Legion". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th Infantry