Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Hold the exterior bearing a maker’s

the exterior bearing a maker’s mark of “G

Mayer & Sohne”

the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant starburst with gilded arms at the three

The blade is plain with the exception of an illegible and partially-visible Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo above a similarly obscured maker code

demonstrating moderate scratching throughout the base metal

Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Hold the exterior bearing a maker’sIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and contact marks on the obverse, better than very 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, 195. 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