illustrating a stylized otter's head and a banner inscribed "DEBONNAIR"
The RCR & PPCLI were re-designated the 7th Reserve Battalion on January 1
the 44th "Welland" Battalion of Infantry was raised
fabric loss on the medal bed
with a gold bullion wire tassel
Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive illustrating a stylized otter's headIn 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