Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Auction Archive followed by an elaborate handwritten

followed by an elaborate handwritten inscription to Bismarck on the occasion of his 75th birthday

superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves

culminating in his 1933 flight with twenty-four aircraft to Chicago's Century of Progress International Exposition

the 12 o’clock arm has period repair

good/ fine condition

Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Auction Archive followed by an elaborate handwrittenIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h), both lugs are pinched but are intact, near extremely fine, Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Fraserville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Piuze with a strength of 26 officers