Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold measuring 210 mm (w) x

measuring 210 mm (w) x 160 mm (h)

additional loss of plating to the tip fixture with resulting oxidation

printed by Wilhelm Limpert

engraved to "L

circumscribed by an inscription of “ITALIAN-GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA” in both German and Italian

Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold measuring 210 mm (w) xIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, residue present in the recessed areas on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The 139th Infantry Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant