Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of 2 km west of Ellingstadt

2 km west of Ellingstadt

A superb Gold sash badge consisting of green

with an additional inscription below in handwritten blue ink "From Charles F

WWII Canadian Forces Group to CAPT

signing his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office on July 9

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of 2 km west of EllingstadtIn copper with gilt, voided, measuring 41 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very 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