Canada, Cef. A 191St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e.black, C.1916 Auction 2 mm (w) x 64

2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

the obverse in the shape of an oak leaf wreath with a mobile swastika in the centre

with a bronze crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy affixed to a silvered die-stamped brass shield outlined in oak leaves and acorns

A group of 115 German badges and stick pins

measuring 23 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

Canada, Cef. A 191St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e.black, C.1916 Auction 2 mm (w) x 64Two piece construction, insignia in white metal, mounted to a pickled brass base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK CO" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in McLeod and the surrounding area with mobilization headquarters at McLeod, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of