Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion “Winnipeg Rifles” Cap Badge Auction 1947 by the President of

1947 by the President of the Ukrainian National Republic in Exile

Footnote: The Legion of Merit was instituted on July 20

surrounded by a silver wreathing and wings

in extremely ifne condition

back and legs

Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion “Winnipeg Rifles” Cap Badge Auction 1947 by the President ofA 144th Infantry Battalion Winnipeg Rifles Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, 45. 7 mm (w) x 38. 4 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Morley with a strength of 29 officers and 962 other ranks. In England, the Battalion