Canada, Cef. A 44Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of suspended from a green-enamelled laurel

suspended from a green-enamelled laurel wreath in silver

pinback hanger inscribed "FOR MERIT" with sub-hanger inscribed "PROVINCIAL"

plus an additional button in the centre along the wearer's back

In white flat wire silvery thread on dark green wool background

Canada, Cef. A 44Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of suspended from a green-enamelled laurelType I with Wheat Sheaf. In pickled brass, voided, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the