Canada, CEF. A 22nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I certificate_of_authenticity with white cotton mesh backers

with white cotton mesh backers

The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier Camp

On the morning of May 26th

each bearing a set of bullion wire oak leaves

posted 8 March 1915

Canada, CEF. A 22nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I certificate_of_authenticity with white cotton mesh backersIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (w), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. M. Gaudet. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian