196th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1158.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$40 USD

  • 196th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge Obverse
  • 196th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$40 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Allan
  • Composition
    Browning Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION WESTERN UNIVERSITIES 196 CANADA
  • Size
    42x50mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Browning copper, maker marked "O.B. ALLAN" on the reverse, 42.8 mm x 50.5 mm, both prongs intact, extremely fine.

History


This badge was worn by members of the 196th Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 19th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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