Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge Province of China constructed of a heavy card

constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner

marked A on ring denoting Vienna manufacture

at the age of 74

69 mm (w) x 59

Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge Province of China constructed of a heavy cardIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S. S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Snider with a strength of 33 officers and 1,039 other ranks. The