Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of 9 General Hospital in Bloemfontein

9 General Hospital in Bloemfontein

A First War Imperial German Group with 2nd Class Spang - Mounted as originally worn German/Bavarian style

the DAF insignia

approximately measures 86x86mm

The decision to convert redundant tanks into personnel carriers was inspired by allied experiences during the D-Day landings

Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of 9 General Hospital in BloemfonteinIn blackened copper, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident on the reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Greer with a strength of 31 officers and 833 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into