Canada, Cef. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles

11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles Cap Badge (three-piece construction

The pass features a crisp ink stamp on the bottom left corner of the Kriegsmarine Command of the Panzerschiff Admiral Spee

52 mm x 72

reverse centre in blue enamel depicting the crowned monogram ""W"" (for King William I) surrounded by a laurel wreath

Canada, Cef. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive 11th (North Auckland) Mounted RiflesIn browning copper, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1914" on the reverse, measuring 52. 8 mm (w) x 37 mm (w), both lugs intact, light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas on the obverse from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks