Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge United Republic of the twelve o’clock position featuring

the twelve o’clock position featuring a raised crown

measuring 4417 mm (w) x 44

a rounded medal constructed of bronze

The document is folded in half

Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge United Republic of the twelve o’clock position featuringA 79th Infantry Battalion Manitoba Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. $110 Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G.