Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of then embarked from Lahaine Meads

then embarked from Lahaine Meads

with an additional inscription below in handwritten blue ink "From Charles F

Discharge Certificates and Will

a slip-on style tap with a large metal hook on the reverse

signing his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office on July 9

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of then embarked from Lahaine MeadsIn copper with gilt, voided, measuring 41 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the