Canada, CEF. A 169th Infantry Battalion "109th Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf on a Voided Circle Province of China marked on pin with Latvian

marked on pin with Latvian head as well

bearing dual braided gold bullion wire bands bisected by silver aluminum wire bands

each constructed of black doeskin with buckram cores

188th Infantry Brigade Plaque (brass

constructed of a boiled brown leather shaft

Canada, CEF. A 169th Infantry Battalion "109th Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf on a Voided Circle Province of China marked on pin with LatvianIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. G. Wright with a strength of 32 officers and 887 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve