Canada, Cef.. A 119Th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed Constructed of heavy caramel-coloured leather

Constructed of heavy caramel-coloured leather

exhibiting surface rust on the handle

while the right side of the exterior depicts a decal of a white encircled swastika on a red background

maker marked and marked "1/20 10K G

Canada, Cef.. A 119Th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed Constructed of heavy caramel-coloured leatherIn pickled brass, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland with a strength of 32 officers and 935 other ranks. Upon arrival