Description
1916 in Winnipeg
He was later admitted to No
Accompanied by his Army bayonet (steel blade
the clips are unmarked
A fine First World War One collectible
Wwi 39Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Cef Newly Listed 1916 in WinnipegWWI 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF Browning copper, unmarked, 37. 5 mm x 38. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southeastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 24, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. V. Preston with 40 officers and 1,003 other ranks. It was absorbed into the 6th Reserve