Canada, CEF. A 251St Infantry Battalion "Good Fellows Battalion" Cap Badge, By Stanley & Aylward, C.1917 Newly Listed The eagle measures 65 mm

The eagle measures 65 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) and retains both of its reverse attachment prongs

silvered bronze eagle centrepiece

The award was presented to women and girls who made sacrifices to help Prussian troops fighting in the German-Franco War (1870-1871)

Standard Edition of which is limited to 1500 copies (numbered 210 to 1700 of which this copy is number "1429")

the obverse with an eagle clutching a bomb in mid-flight

Canada, CEF. A 251St Infantry Battalion "Good Fellows Battalion" Cap Badge, By Stanley & Aylward, C.1917 Newly Listed The eagle measures 65 mmIn pickled brass, maker marked "STANLEY & AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 6, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Nicholson with a strength of 4 officers and 175 other