A First War 229Th Infantry Battalion Insignia Set Cef Auction Archive in recognition of exceptionally meritorious

in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty displayed in time of peace and war

gold-coloured wash on the obverse

he was posted to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot on April 13

gold and enamel with gold retaining pin

SHANKLIN) Naming is impressed

A First War 229Th Infantry Battalion Insignia Set Cef Auction Archive in recognition of exceptionally meritoriousCap Badge (browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO." and "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, 40. 3 mm x 47. 6 mm, horizontal pinback); and two Collar Tabs (pickled copper, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" and "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, 30. 8 mm x 32. 5 mm each, horizontal pinbacks, exhibiting different shades). Light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization