Canada. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" (Vandoos) Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold from December 22

from December 22

constructed of pressed paper

gray wool backer

US Navy Armed Guard

of very fine quality make by “Rothe”

Canada. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" (Vandoos) Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold from December 22In browning copper, maker marked "CARON FRRES MONTREAL 1914" on the reverse, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), both lugs bent back but intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. M. Gaudet. The Battalion