Ferdinand “Bloody Ferdinand” Schörner
40th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Collar Badge: in browning copper
with partially extending wings and a protruding tail
with both sides secured together via a string fed through a piece of cardboard at the top
Canada, CEF. A 53rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude Ferdinand “Bloody Ferdinand” SchörnerIn browning copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 34 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Mobilization headquarters was at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Battalion embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 29, 1916 aboard the S. S. Empress of Britain, under the command of