Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)

Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)

a German Red Cross (DRK) Winterhilfswerk badge

dated to June 5

constructed of silver with enamels and hand-painted designs

he was promoted to the rank of Schütze (rifleman)

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)In pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland