Original paper packet of issue with “Eisernes Kreuz 2
and some batteries of artillery groups Alpine "Susa" and "AO"
Two Bronze Signum Laudis Medals – WWI Period - Emperors FJ and Karl
2nd Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion
plus handwritten inscription in pencil at the top on the front cover
Canada, Cef. A 79Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Buy Now Original paper packet of issueIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. Clinglan. In England, the Battalion was