Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Auction Archive The rear of the helmet

The rear of the helmet is vented

with Prague Castle clasp

good/ fine condition

superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves

Large version for man in silver

Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Auction Archive The rear of the helmetIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h), both lugs are pinched but are intact, near extremely fine, Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Fraserville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Piuze with a strength of 26 officers