Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude The battalion

The battalion

bordered by a thin strand of copper-coloured wire on the inside portion and a wide strand of copper-coloured wire interlaced with white threading on the outside portion

in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State and was awarded for services to Congo and for the "promotion of African civilization in general"

He originally identified himself as catholic

This copy is in mint condition

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude The battalionIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 161st Infantry Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the