Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold highlighted by black painted brass

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

Knights Commanders Star - embroidered in gold thread and red velvet

WWII 12th Artillery Division Pith Helmet Insignia - Bronze gilt and black paint

This fine quality cap has three rows of red piping

a total of 120 such awards were issued

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold highlighted by black painted brassWWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th