Canada, Cef. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity wearing a Canadian Arms Inspection

wearing a Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (CAIRD) cap badge on his cap

rust spot on the reverse)

this did a great injustice to many distinguished regiments

collar to bottom 61cm

before he embarked Bougainville for Townsville aboard the merchant ship SS Ormiston

Canada, Cef. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity wearing a Canadian Arms InspectionIn browning copper, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1914" on the reverse, measuring 52. 8 mm (w) x 37 mm (w), both lugs intact, light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas on the obverse from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks