Canada, CEF. A 167th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 7 COY Y & S

7 COY Y & S REGt)

a Signals Personnel insignia

210 mm x 220 mm)

with light wear to the original silver finish

Canada, CEF. A 167th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 7 COY Y & SIn browning copper, voided, dated "1916" and maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion was formed under the command of Lieutenant Colonel O. Readman and re designated the Quebec Recruiting Depot. It was disbanded