Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of two rivets to reduce wear

two rivets to reduce wear from rubbing

non-magnetic metal Stahlhelm insignia

measuring 42 mm (w) x 1020 mm (l)

Stitched through the top buttonhole is a 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of two rivets to reduce wearIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 161st Infantry Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the