Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" Buy Now worn on a full length

worn on a full length original blue neck ribbon

obverse presents with central medallion depicting a Bavarian lion rampant within an oak wreath with an inscription of “DEN VETERANEN DES BAYER

Footnote: The Order was instituted on August 18

the exterior marked with an embossed “DRGM” stamp

5 cm (w) x 8

Canada, CEF. A 108th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk and Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Selkirk Manitoba" Buy Now worn on a full lengthIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 46 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilized headquarters at Selkirk under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Bradbury with a strength of 32