Canada, CEF. A 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Our gallant soldier son

Our gallant soldier son

An “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Hessen Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen” medal

listed as "Seriously Ill"

constructed of gilded bronze with a period original ribbon

dark patina on crown

Canada, CEF. A 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Our gallant soldier sonIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near 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 Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. Albrechsten with a strength of 15 officers and 507 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was