Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Republic of white-piped flaps

white-piped flaps

very minor loss of black pain to swastika

white Maltese Cross

With its period-original handle and die

the obverse depciting an eagle with spread-out wings

Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Republic of white-piped flapsIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, the obverse with traces of greening evident on the crown, the reverse with greening on the crown and around the lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18