A First War 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity In those actions the Canadians

In those actions the Canadians reconquered vital high-ground positions that denied the Germans a commanding view of the town of Ypres itself

the brown enamels intact and rating near extremely fine

all sewn up on piece of torn uniform

the former proprietor of the London Book Store on Cornhill in Boston and now Army Colonel

enamel chipping on the centrepiece ring

A First War 139Th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity In those actions the CanadiansCanada: Browning copper, unmarked, 38. 5 mm x 48. 3 mm, replacement lugs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken