Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold S” etched by hand on

S” etched by hand on the edge of the six o’clock arm

named to Hirtreiter as an Unteroffizier of 1

otherwise in a near very fine condition

circumscribed by an inscription of “ITALIAN-GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA” in both German and Italian

arched design

Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold S” etched by hand onIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, residue present in the recessed areas on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The 139th Infantry Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant