Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry “Men of the North” Cap Badge and Shoulder Tab Auction with a central raised sword

with a central raised sword piercing a Hydra

crown crafted out of red wool with triple silver bullion austrian knot braid in the centre

bearing a stamped maker’s mark of “PAUL KLOPFER

These territories together formed what became known as Italian Libya

Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry “Men of the North” Cap Badge and Shoulder Tab Auction with a central raised swordCap Badge, in browning copper, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs are intact but appear to be re solder replacements, better than very fine. Shoulder Tab, in pickled copper, unmarked, measures 59 mm (w) x 28. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact with pin, very fine condition. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion