Canada, CEF. A 55th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick/P.E.I. Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I without Ampersand visually-hidden Constructed of green felt backers

Constructed of green felt backers looped through a dual zinc hanger

measuring 58 mm (w) x 98 mm (h)

the reverse features a vertical pin assembly with dual stays

before attaining the rank of Reichsleiter on 3 June of the same year

Canada, CEF. A 55th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick/P.E.I. Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I without Ampersand visually-hidden Constructed of green felt backersIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Sussex, New Brunswick. The Battalion sailed October 30, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kirkpatrick with a strength of 42 officers and 1,097 other ranks. The