Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Hold measuring 110 mm x 27

measuring 110 mm x 27 mm

the interior with a purple silk lid and purple silk recessed medalbed

1 boot-jack

the obverse bearing a black embroidered inscription of “KURLAND”

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Hold measuring 110 mm x 27In pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland