Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive of unusual construction

of unusual construction

65 mm (w) x 49

Army Technical Collar Badge (in bronze gilt

obverse centre presents a Gold latin cross with white enamel arms and a red enamel border

with evidence of factory removal of swords to the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive of unusual constructionIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The 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 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the