A First War 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold There are limited traces of

There are limited traces of the quilted white silk lining remaining

Fullsize: 35

It is stamped in black ink on the rubberized underside lip at the front "AUER" with a large "G" to the right

With well marked D

A First War 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold There are limited traces ofCanada: Browning copper, unmarked, 38. 5 mm x 48. 3 mm, replacement lugs, light contact, near extremely 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 England, the Battalion was broken