along with 75 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) rectangular patches representative of the 1st Canadian Division in red wool sewn in place on the upper sleeves on both sides
Triumph to Dolphin
surrounded by the inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE
Footnote: The unit was organized on February 1
very light gilt wear
Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf certificate_of_authenticity along with 75 mm (w)In pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of