Wwi 99Th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Auction from April 30

from April 30

marked RZM  U

though not confirmed

The pommel also has large gilt circular swastikas on both sides

in near extremely fine condition

Wwi 99Th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Auction from April 30WWI 99th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Pickled copper, unmarked, 40. 8 mm x 48 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Essex County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Windsor under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 31, 1916 aboard the S. S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. B. Welch with a strength of 36 officers and 825 other ranks,