Canada, CEF. A163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden near-total loss of silver finish

near-total loss of silver finish is evident with only trace amounts remaining

(Bayerisch-Königlicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael

A near mint example of a second war German vertical crimp version silver grade “Panzerkampfabzeichen” by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid

impressed "11139" and engraved "HERBERT ATKINS" on the edge

Prussian State Veterans Association Twenty-Five Year Membership Badge

Canada, CEF. A163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden near-total loss of silver finishIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs are bent back but are intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. DeRosiers