Canada, Cef. A 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By Dingwall, C.1916 Auction Star Second Class

Star Second Class

with its independent cockade with a black painted base

the threading for the left panel having come away but the panel remains up

dark blue magnetic plate (and magnetic pin)

Crowned profile

Canada, Cef. A 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By Dingwall, C.1916 Auction Star Second ClassIn pickled copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both prongs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32