Canada, Cef. A 28Th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, By Ignlis, C.1915 United Republic of First Secretary

First Secretary

the obverse with a Prussian crown

measuring 54 mm (w) x 67 mm (h)

one presenting a helmet at the centre and the inscription TO DER KAISER meaning TO HELL MIT (HELMET) DER KAISER (TO HELL WITH THE KAISER)

Canada, Cef. A 28Th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, By Ignlis, C.1915 United Republic of First SecretaryIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 29, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. L. Embury with a strength of 36 officers and 1. 078 other ranks.