Canada, CEF. A 106th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of the ribbon measuring 54 mm

the ribbon measuring 54 mm (w) x 825 mm (l) (inclusive of ribbon ties)

The inside has a thick and wide dark brown leather headband

inscribed in Arabic "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God

with some of the original filling still contained within it

A matching set of Wehrmacht Infantry Unterofficier/Non-Commissioned Officer shoulder boards

Canada, CEF. A 106th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of the ribbon measuring 54 mmIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), one lug slightly bent but both lugs are intact, spotting, light surface wear and contact marks evident on the "106", near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Truro under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 16, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Innes with a strength of 36