Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Auction Lot comes with a research

Lot comes with a research file

Markneukirchen) silver wash worn off

With large

87" on the underside

rare badge with this maker

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Auction Lot comes with a researchWWI 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