and maker marked “RZM 1198/39 SS” on the reverse ricasso
but with sufficient silvering remaining to positively identify this as a silver grade wound badge
The badge measures 38
A rare and well-preserved German Red Cross (DRK) High Official’s visor cap
with embossed seal at the bottom
Canada, CEF. A 80th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity and maker marked “RZM 1198/39In copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), scattered spotting on the obverse, light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion embarked Canada on May 16, 1916 aboard the S. S. Baltic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Ketcheson with a strength