Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction (Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)

(Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)

Liner is fully intact with all fingers and original tie string

with top inscription “IN LIEB UND TREU EIN VORBILD UNS” (“IN LOVE AND FAITH A MODEL FOR US”)

1889 in St

where he quickly distinguished himself in battle

Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction (Leistungsmedaille für Zucht und Prüfung)In browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN." on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h), all four prongs intact but bent back, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Fernie, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 25, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Mackay with a strength of 20 officers and 427 other