Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a rare Carpathian German Decoration

a rare Carpathian German Decoration (Karpatendeutsche Ehrenzeichen)

The Battle of Trout River was a military conflict that occurred on May 27

It is written in German and reads: “The boutonnière was owned by my father

Clasp to Iron Cross First Class 1939 - In silvered tombac

Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a rare Carpathian German DecorationIn browning copper, dark patina, maker marked "J. W. TIPTAFT & SON LIMITED BIRMINGHAM" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 13, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,108 other ranks under the command of