the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “GESCHWADER HINDENBURG”
with a swing locking mechanism on its left side
size stamped in black ink "85" on the underside
I Class (enamel chipping on the arm at 9 o'clock)
with 22 pages of information on personel attributes
Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Province of China the obverse bearing a machine-embroideredIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and contact marks on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 195. The Battalion sailed May 29, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. L. Embury with a strength of 36 officers and 1. 078 other