Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden dated “1848-1916”

dated “1848-1916”

Royal Naval

affixed to a 38 mm long pin

A Merit Cross for War Aid Document to Belegwaghensekretär Ehlert

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden dated “1848-1916”In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 4th