Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Buy Now constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum

constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum bullion wire on a dark grey wool backer

along with the propeller blades

in Peterborough

with rust evident in the dome inside

Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Buy Now constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminumIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident in the recessed areas, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Nipissing and Sudbury areas of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Haileybury under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel