Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks Newly Listed a Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) off-duty

a Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) off-duty officer’s badge

(1878-1899 issue)

was Killed in Action on March 1

95 mm (w) x 37

Canada, Cef. A 200Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, By Birks Newly Listed a Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) off-dutyTwo piece construction, "200" designation in silver, mounted to a silver gilt base, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel