Canada, CEF. A 230th Infantry Battalion "Voltigeurs Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I with Fleur-de-Lis Hold Twenty-seven days after being admitted

Twenty-seven days after being admitted to Woodcote Park

presenting a cross with surmounting crown

" In the first few months of their tour

identifying the tunic as belonging to a Generalleutnant

dated September 24

Canada, CEF. A 230th Infantry Battalion "Voltigeurs Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I with Fleur-de-Lis Hold Twenty-seven days after being admittedIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 Colonel R. de Salaberry with a strength of 18 officers and 687 other ranks. In England, the Battalion