Canada, CEF. A 227th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By J.D.Bailey, C.1916 Hold with a central black mobile

with a central black mobile swastika circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”)

with three loops on the reverse to attach to the shako helmet

reverse bears a cartouche in Chinese characters

Divisional Ammunition Park

Canada, CEF. A 227th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By J.D.Bailey, C.1916 Hold with a central black mobileIn pickled brass, maker marked "J D BAILEY" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Algoma, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie and Camp Borden, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 11, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. H. Lep. Jones with a strength of 28 officers and 783 other ranks. In