Canada, Cef. A 203Rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Hold “B” Squadron at Brandon

“B” Squadron at Brandon

heavy red moustache

the interior of the case with visible wear

and tunic removed

as he had been undergoing the Chief Petty Officer First and Second Class

Canada, Cef. A 203Rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Hold “B” Squadron at BrandonIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. They sailed October 28, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Hansford with a strength of 32 officers and 957 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into