Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac for Tactical and Direct Ground

for Tactical and Direct Ground Support

First case with a hardshelled design on both the lid and base

which means """"the pacified south""""

The dog tag states the abbreviation for the 6th Company of Infantry Regiment 6

illustrating the Royal crown surmounting a fouled anchor flanked by swirls on either side

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac for Tactical and Direct GroundIn blackened copper, unmarked, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), one lug intact, the other having been repaired, with pin, better than very fine. Footnote: The 196th Infantry Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and