Canada, CEF. An 89th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis United Republic of with original neck ribbon as

with original neck ribbon as originally worn

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by the firm of B

surrounded by a red enamelled ring with the inscription GEKAMPFT FUR’S VATERLAND 1914 1915

He was appointed Acting Sergeant on August 1

Canada, CEF. An 89th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis United Republic of with original neck ribbon asIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" in wrong reading text on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters in Calgary under the authority of G. O. 151, December 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Nasmyth with a strength of 33 officers and 969