Canada, Cef. A 140Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of In March of 1881

In March of 1881

A fine example of a first war period Imperial EM/NCO’s belt buckle

General Ulibarri withdrew his remaining troops from Bilbao and the Nationalists occupied the city on the following day

all in overall virtually mint condition

The dagger comes with a red felt insert in the tang and measures 318 mm in length

Canada, Cef. A 140Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of In March of 1881In pickled copper, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. H. Bee with a strength of 33 officers and 820 other ranks.