Canada, CEF. A WWI 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed after striking a mine

after striking a mine

Miniature Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 - Silver and black paint

held in position via black buttons on either side

though it is known makers were BRACA KNAUS and ME-BA

indicative of an enlisted man or NCO

Canada, CEF. A WWI 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed after striking a mineWWI 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Pickled copper, voided, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, 41. 2 mm x 55. 3 mm, replacement lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada June 19, 1916 with a strength of 38 officers and 1,007 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. R.