Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf certificate_of_authenticity in a 217 mm x

in a 217 mm x 165 mm brass frame under glass

Footnote: The unit was organized on February 1

A large framed parchment document

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G

double maker marked “SZIRMAI” for the Hungarian-born

Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf certificate_of_authenticity in a 217 mm xIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of