Canada, CEF. A 82nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive Krim Shield - In sheet

Krim Shield - In sheet metal

maker marked “Brüder Schneider A

the reverse with white enameled arms and a white enameled center medallion

in addition to the aforementioned actions at Hill 70

reverse inscribed "FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNG" inside a horizontal box in the centre

Canada, CEF. A 82nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive Krim Shield - In sheetIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Calgary, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on May 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Lowry with a strength of 34 officers and 1,006 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion in England. It was disbanded