Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction Archive numbered “159271” with “Leipzig Fall

numbered “159271” with “Leipzig Fall Fair begins August 28th

coded "191150" at the lower right

For his effrts that day

with a medal bed and slotted medal bed for the badge and breast star

The 490th Bombardment Squadron provided support to ground forces in Burma from 1943-1944

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction Archive numbered “159271” with “Leipzig FallIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the