Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden dated to June 5

dated to June 5

he was promoted to the rank of Schütze (rifleman)

constructed of silver with enamels and hand-painted designs

The interior is fully encompassed by a multi-piece field-grey rayon liner

District Management (Gauleitung) Visor Cap: This fine quality cap has three rows of ruby red piping

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden dated to June 5In pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland