Canada, Cef. A 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction On December 31

On December 31

maker marked "SPINK

but with enough remaining on the reverse of the pin to positively identify this badge as a gold grade wound badge

contact and surface wear on the medal

Canada, Cef. A 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction On December 31In pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H.