Canada, Cef. A 239Th Infantry Battalion "Railway Construction Corps" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Archive Clasp "BURMA 1930-32"

Clasp "BURMA 1930-32"

Footnote: The Democratic Republic of the Congo

with old ornate ribbon suspension

badge numbered "1430"

Canada, Cef. A 239Th Infantry Battalion "Railway Construction Corps" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Archive Clasp "BURMA 1930-32"In browning copper, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Major V. L. MacDonald with a strength of 26 officers and 738 other ranks. In France,