Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis Hold numbered "159686"

numbered "159686"

which help date this set

" (Karl Rob

Officer's belt buckle by "Sorlini

with old blue ribbon

Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis Hold numbered "159686"In pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Murray with a strength of 37 officers