Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Province of China with a swing locking mechanism

with a swing locking mechanism on its left side

measuring 91 mm (w) x 138 mm (h)

(Waffen-SS Schulterklappen für Mannschaften der Transport- und Nachschubtruppen)

size stamped in black ink "85" on the underside

with a black wool upper and a pair of litzen constructed of silver aluminum bullion embroidery

Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Province of China with a swing locking mechanismIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and contact marks on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 195. The Battalion sailed May 29, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. L. Embury with a strength of 36 officers and 1. 078 other