Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden A Luftwaffe Air Defense Decoration

A Luftwaffe Air Defense Decoration

Elevated again

After #20 during the Battle of Britain

After Himmler tried to negotiate a surrender to the western Allies via Count Bernadotte in April 1945

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 90th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles"

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden A Luftwaffe Air Defense DecorationIn pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland