Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion “Winnipeg Rifles” Cap Badge Auction Archive followed three days later by

followed three days later by his promotion to Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on August 27th

white (finished in silver for contrast)

enamelled insignia affixed to a bronze gilt base

with a dark green wool strap with button hole

Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion “Winnipeg Rifles” Cap Badge Auction Archive followed three days later byA 144th Infantry Battalion Winnipeg Rifles Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, 45. 7 mm (w) x 38. 4 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Morley with a strength of 29 officers and 962 other ranks. In England, the Battalion