Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Never had and serious illness

Never had and serious illness but complains of pains during marches under full equipment

measuring 32 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

numbered "156" over "Z" on the reverse

measuring 64 mm x 40 mm

contact marks and crazing in the white enamels on the obverse

Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Never had and serious illnessIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 46 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilized headquarters at Selkirk under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Bradbury with a strength of 32