Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold demonstrating minor flecking to the

demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels with some loss of finish to the base metal

with full neck of original neck ribbon

The regiment perpetuated the 3rd Regiment

a late-period veteran’s replacement piece produced during the early Federal Republic

Four sets of dual vertically-arranged threaded loops are set into the left pocket for the accommodation of decorations with vertical pinbacks

Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold demonstrating minor flecking to theIn 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.