Canada, Cef. A 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold DUQUESNE (November 24)

DUQUESNE (November 24)

He enlisted for the war on April 12

All of the hand-etched symbols are on a white background

His health concerns followed him throughout his stay in Europe

Austrian Imperial hallmark for 18Kt Gold

Canada, Cef. A 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold DUQUESNE (November 24)In pickled copper, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In