Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive "Kanonenkreuz" - Greened bronze

"Kanonenkreuz" - Greened bronze

The Flugmeldedienst was founded in 1932 and transferred to Luftwaffe control in 1939

reverse scratched with initials "N H"

Wolesley obtained a commission as an ensign in the 12th Foot on March 12

Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive "Kanonenkreuz" - Greened bronzeIn brass, measuring 49. 7 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, tiny green oxidation spot on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 26, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Fisher. In