Canada, CEF. A 196Th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Archive suffering from "Neurasthenia" (mechanical weakness

suffering from "Neurasthenia" (mechanical weakness of the actual nerves)

slight bruising and contact

(GEMA1186)

Le Mars (silvered and gilt bronze with light blue and dark blue enamels

Footnote: Herbert Leonard

Canada, CEF. A 196Th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Archive suffering from "Neurasthenia" (mechanical weaknessIn blackened copper, measuring 42 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 19th Reserve