Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Knights Commanders Star - embroidered

Knights Commanders Star - embroidered in gold thread and red velvet

creased but in overall fine condition

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

artist marked "S

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Knights Commanders Star - embroideredWWI 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