A terrific and scarce First World War collectible
chipping evident on two white enamelled arms on the cross on the badge
bordered by two stitched black strips running all the way across and on the reverse
interlaced with black threading and giving definition to the bird and the wing
With football medal
A First War 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" Cap Badge Buy Now A terrific and scarce FirstCanada: Pickled copper, voided, maker marked "E. V. LAMONTAGNE LIMITEE" on the reverse, 40. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant