Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s cap

a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s cap insignia

in April 1916

commanded by Admiral Grigory Spiridov and Rear Admiral John Elphinstone

the King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the Durham Light Infantry

Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s capIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 34th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Guelph, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,102 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Oliver. In England,