Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold mounted to a silver gilt

mounted to a silver gilt star base

Indeed long hours were dedicated to the raising and lowering of such nets in all variety of weather and seas - hard and frequently painful labour on the part of Kennedy

on black cotton backer

The 44th infantry division suffered heavy casualties in the harsh winters of Russia and at the decisive battle of Stalingrad

The exterior features complete with a dark grey leather liner which fully surrounds the rim

Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Hold mounted to a silver giltIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, residue present in the recessed areas on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The 139th Infantry Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant