Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis United Republic of Following attacking forces

Following attacking forces

and Coastal Artillery NCO/Enlisted cap eagle

After one month at Folkestone

PICCHIANI-BARLACCHI FIRENZE"

the loop marked “RW” for an unknown maker

Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis United Republic of Following attacking forcesIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Murray with a strength of 37 officers