with nice original ribbon (colors slightly faded)
the collar chain composed of alternating eagle and cross insignia separated by open-ended wreaths
The tunic features a collar transitioning into fold-back lapels
Civil Division with Crown
Cross with iron center and silvered frame
Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Voided Centre Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with nice original ribbon (colorsIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant