Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold WWII 12th Artillery Division Pith

WWII 12th Artillery Division Pith Helmet Insignia - Bronze gilt and black paint

Knights Commanders Star - embroidered in gold thread and red velvet

creased but in overall fine condition

a total of 120 such awards were issued

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold WWII 12th Artillery Division PithWWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th