Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk And Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Waffen-SS Insignien für lettische Freiwillige)

(Waffen-SS Insignien für lettische Freiwillige)

(Verleihungsurkunde für Segelflugzeugführer)

3 mm (w) x 80

within a ornate border

Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk And Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Waffen-SS Insignien für lettische Freiwillige)Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba". In pickled copper, voided, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilized headquarters at Selkirk under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Bradbury