Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity with the reinstitution date “1870”

with the reinstitution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

A third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its case of issue

3777 John Cottle of the KRRC

but is overall very well preserved

Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity with the reinstitution date “1870”In browning brass, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1915" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18 officers and 419 other ranks. In