Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Buy Now illustrating the DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband)

illustrating the DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband) eagle and wreath insignia

and a vertical pin with dual stays assembly

the lid bearing a gilded and embossed number “25” set within a circular oak leaf wreath

Also included is a Airborne Ranger Lapel Badge (in silvered metal wit red and black enamels

with considerable mothing visible on the underside

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Buy Now illustrating the DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband)In blackened brass, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 47. 9 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the