Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic edge inscribed JOSEPH ETIENNE ROY

edge inscribed JOSEPH ETIENNE ROY

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the obverse bearing a central Arrow Cross

stating that he had twenty-two years' previous service with the Canadian Militia (seconded six years)

eagle and wreath

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic edge inscribed JOSEPH ETIENNE ROYIn blackened copper, unmarked, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), one lug intact, the other having been repaired, with pin, better than very fine. Footnote: The 196th Infantry Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and