Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Buy Now nicely marked on reverse “Deschler

nicely marked on reverse “Deschler u

Ferdinand von Zeppelin

bronze palm clasp on an original ribbon

for service in WWI

maker marked “Metallmark

Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Buy Now nicely marked on reverse “DeschlerType II with "American Legion". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th Infantry