Canada, Cef. A 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold DUQUESNE (November 24)

DUQUESNE (November 24)

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measuring 19 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)

olive green corduroy backer

Canada, Cef. A 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold DUQUESNE (November 24)In pickled copper, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In