Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 United Republic of Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)

Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)

he is entitled to the NWC Medal with no clasp

presented on a 105 mm-long magnetic metal bar with horizontal pinback

in bronze gilt and black

Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 United Republic of Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)In blackened brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. Wallace with a strength of 15 officers and 279 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was