Canada, CEF. A 11th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of along with the Czech lion

along with the Czech lion and a column of icons in blue ink on the large pocket on the left side

surmounted by a crown with red interior cap

thus clearly showing the puppet status of the Empire

A well-preserved Waffen-SS Officer’s overseas cap

Footnote: The Verwaltungspolizei performed administrative functions for all components of the German Police

Canada, CEF. A 11th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of along with the Czech lionIn browning brass, dark patina, voided, reverse marked REICH FOLKESTONE, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Burritt with a strength of 45 officers and