Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac screwback with support plate

screwback with support plate

measuring 40 mm (w) x 104 mm (l)

They have experienced active wear

Addressed to his Father

Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac screwback with support plateIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, residue present in the recessed areas on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The 139th Infantry 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