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 chape and locket each held firmly in place (one screw is missing)

He joined the 7th Field Battery

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