Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold artist marked "S

artist marked "S

Signature on Post War Photo: Heinz Pfitzner

This fine quality cap has three rows of red piping

a total of 120 such awards were issued

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold artist marked "SWWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th