Canada. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity After eight days at No

After eight days at No

and sunk by a mine less than 6 years later

(1902-1918)

perhaps to Anglicize his German surname

documenting the daily assignments

Canada. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity After eight days at NoInsignia in silver, mounted to a voided pickled brass base, measuring 39. 7 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs bent back but intact, green oxidation evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 63, June 15, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. E. Blondin with a strength of 16