Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Auction measuring 38 mm (w) x

measuring 38 mm (w) x 65 mm (h)

It was minted as a commemorative coin in 2021

original ribbon with palm clasp

bearing a reverse black unit dedication of “JR 16” for Infanterie-Regiment 16 indicating a replacement piece harvested from a Heer uniform

1 Clasp - BURMA 1930-32 (TB 51308 DVR

Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Auction measuring 38 mm (w) xIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 4, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. de la B. Girouard with a strength of 21 officers and 415