Canada. A 166Th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles Of Canada" Cap Badge Newly Listed Japanese ambassador to Nazi Germany

Japanese ambassador to Nazi Germany before and during the Second World War

separation evident in the lower left corner beside the hoist sleeve on the obverse

This dagger is also accompanied by a set of dagger hangers

in gilded and blackened tombac

Canada. A 166Th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles Of Canada" Cap Badge Newly Listed Japanese ambassador to Nazi GermanyIn browning copper, measuring 43 mm (w) x 50. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Mitchell with a strength of 32 officers and 859 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 12th Reserve Battalion.