Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 GTRexclude obverse illustrating the left-facing bust

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Anton Bruckner inside a full wreath of laurel leaves

reverse with a handwritten inscription in black ink and dated July 29

also accompanied by its period original certificate of issue

Parachute Regiment Stickpin (silvered bronze

reverse cartouche with Spink's logo and address

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 GTRexclude obverse illustrating the left-facing bustIn copper with gilt, voided, measuring 41 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the