Canada, Cef. A 230Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Newly Listed Conroy's replacement

Conroy's replacement

sticker residue evident on the reverse

The award is unique in that the classes are indicated by the bar or bars on the ribbon

and with nice old patina

A First Class War Merit Cross with Swords by Otto Schickle - an excellent example of silvered zinc

Canada, Cef. A 230Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Newly Listed Conroy's replacementType I with Fleur de Lis. In browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear on the insignia, greening evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 23, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant