Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks United Republic of He was promoted to Gefreiter

He was promoted to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) on June 24

47 mm stick pin

measuring 28 mm (w) x 44

very finely detailed)

Badge measures 62mm (or 2 ½ inches)

Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks United Republic of He was promoted to GefreiterTwo piece construction, "200" designation in silver, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel