Canada, CEF. A 141st Infantry Battalion "Border Battalion" Cap Badge Auction worn on presentation style correct

worn on presentation style correct ribbon with reinforced board

he was promoted to Field Marshal during the 1940 Field Marshal Ceremony along with several other generals

reverse illustrating a Christian cross with the inscription "BENEMERENTI" across it

measuring 110 mm (w) x 109 mm (l)

Footnote: The Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau is an order of merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for meritorious service to the Grand Duke

Canada, CEF. A 141st Infantry Battalion "Border Battalion" Cap Badge Auction worn on presentation style correctIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 41 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Rainy River district of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Fort Frances under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. C. McKenzie with a strength of 17 officers and 466 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was