Canada, CEF. A 61st Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, by Inglis visually-hidden crazing in the purple enamels

crazing in the purple enamels and scattered gilt wear throughout on the Purple Heart

Established Since 1840

a red enameled cross with ornamented 14 karat Gold patterns in each of the corners

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on the bands and the immediate areas flanking the bands

Canada, CEF. A 61st Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, by Inglis visually-hidden crazing in the purple enamelsIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Murray with a strength of 37