Canada, Cef. A 230Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 GTRexclude the edge has a series

the edge has a series of parallel lines running around it

Alexander von Hartmann joined the army in 1910 as an Officer Cadet

with the centre of the head in loops of matching embroidery

the reverse engraved with the years 1937/38

7 mm (w) x 13

Canada, Cef. A 230Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 GTRexclude the edge has a seriesType I with Fleur de Lis. In browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear on the insignia, greening evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 23, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant