Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden dated July 12

dated July 12

dated “1848-1916”

(Croce per anzianità di servizio)

(Orden der Eiseren Krone)

A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge visually-hidden dated July 12In 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