Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Buy Now constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum

constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum bullion wire on a dark grey wool backer

with rust evident in the dome inside

WWI Relief Society for Injured Military Commemorative Medal

At the beginning of December 1917

when internal arguments concerning the governance of the organization led to a watershed election that turned over the administration to new hands and the National Service Program was overhauled

Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Buy Now constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminumIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident in the recessed areas, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Nipissing and Sudbury areas of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Haileybury under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel