Wwi 8Th Battalion Officers Cap Badge - Cef Archive Early good quality dagger

Early good quality dagger

2nd Class Air Mechanic I

Signature on Post War Photo: Harry Phonix

The fighting lasted until November 6th

as evidenced by the boxing medal included with this group

Wwi 8Th Battalion Officers Cap Badge - Cef Archive Early good quality daggerWWI 8th Battalion 90th Winnipeg Rifles Cap Badge "The Black Devils". Two piece construction, white metal ribbon banner inscribed "HOSTI ACIE NOMINATI" overlaying a browning copper base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, very crisp detail, 37. 3 mm x 45. 7 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Brandon and Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Port Arthur and Kenora, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp