Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks United Republic of very finely detailed)

very finely detailed)

Unofficial issue

arriving in France on June 19th

Badge measures 62mm (or 2 ½ inches)

with light scratches on the blade common to to extraction and return to the scabbard

Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks United Republic of very finely detailed)Two piece construction, "200" designation in silver, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel