Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Voided Centre Hold slight enamel flaking in few

slight enamel flaking in few places

In eternal memory

slight staining overall but remains a terrific World War I collectible

The small silver medal was awarded to next of kin of Officers who were killed during the conflict

He is on record as having been Absent Without Leave (AWOL) on November 10

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Voided Centre Hold slight enamel flaking in fewIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant