Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Auction Archive unmarked but of typical Braca

unmarked but of typical Braca Knaus of Zagreb manufacture

Inset into the obverse of the handle grip is an additional gilded bronze monogram measuring 20 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

maker marked "Carl Forster & Graf / Schwab

with blue eyes

Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Auction Archive unmarked but of typical BracaIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, marked E. V. LAMONTAGNE LIMITED, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H.