Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive Nahe) on the tip of

Nahe) on the tip of the HJ diamond on the reverse

with loop for suspension on a white and red ribbon

the reverse with a mother-of-pearl backer

the Germans liquidated the camp and forced the prisoners to walk west

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive Nahe) on the tip ofIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the