Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude Franz Joseph I Commemorative Lapel

Franz Joseph I Commemorative Lapel Badge: in silvered bronze with a reddish wash on the monarch's bust and on the shield

1955- issue

a high-quality medal bar in very fine condition

The battalion

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude Franz Joseph I Commemorative LapelIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 161st Infantry Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the