Canada, CEF. A 132nd Infantry Battalion "North Shore Battalion" Cap Badge Hold sporadic loss of nickel finish

sporadic loss of nickel finish to the hilt

A Reichsbahn employee’s visor cap

with contact marks to enamels but no chipping

retaining about 90% of its original silver wash

including his Attestation Paper

Canada, CEF. A 132nd Infantry Battalion "North Shore Battalion" Cap Badge Hold sporadic loss of nickel finishIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Mersereau with a strength of 32 officers and 809 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 13th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.