Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of The blade is securely set

The blade is securely set within a nickel-silver upper crossguard

constructed of fire gilt bronze

presenting a folding crease and minimal age-related discolouration

and a shrapnel wound to his hand

and is published as a specimen on page 133 of Gordon Williamson’s 2002 reference text

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of The blade is securely setIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other