Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)

Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)

The interior is fully encompassed by a multi-piece field-grey rayon liner

District Management (Gauleitung) Visor Cap: This fine quality cap has three rows of ruby red piping

measuring 76mm x 76mm

dated to June 5

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)In pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland