Canada, Cef. A 141St Infantry Battalion "Border Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold Military Institutes

Military Institutes

Overal condition of lot near extremely fine

Blue/black Moroccan leather washer is supple and remains intact

triple snap closure

in turn above a laurel and oak leaf wreath

Canada, Cef. A 141St Infantry Battalion "Border Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold Military InstitutesIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Rainy River district of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Fort Frances under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. C. McKenzie with a strength of 17 officers and 466 other ranks. In England,