Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude measuring 60 mm (w) x

measuring 60 mm (w) x 88 mm (l) x 16 mm (h)

dated 15 April 1942

very fine quality and nearly mint condition

reverse is an interesting transition award with an unusual double Gold pin fitmets and single Gold hinged lower pin

and Field-Made North Africa Service Ring (in silver

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude measuring 60 mm (w) xIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39 mmm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Griesbach. The Battalion served in France