Canada, Cef. A 49Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, R.j.inglis, C.1915 Newly Listed / Jger-Regiment Hermann Gring)

/ Jger-Regiment Hermann Gring)

The Battalion sailed with a strength of 46 officers

emboss stamped "J

obverse illustrating an artist's conception of twenty-three sailors aboard a docked u-boat and performing various activities

Canada, Cef. A 49Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, R.j.inglis, C.1915 Newly Listed / Jger-Regiment Hermann Gring)In pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A.