Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity The eagle shows nice detailing

The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the Shako

accompanied by a brass support plate

non-combatant issue

where he was transferred to 1st Battalion

Mongolian Special Departments were a highly secretive branch embedded in the regular military units

Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity The eagle shows nice detailingIn browning brass, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1915" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18 officers and 419 other ranks. In