Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Long Service Cross 2nd

Long Service Cross 2nd

dated July 8

29th Waterloo Battalion of Infantry Helmet Plate - ilt metal Victorian helmet plate

Signature on Post War Photo: Heinz Pfitzner

artist marked "S

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Long Service Cross 2ndWWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, 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