Canada, CEF. A 244th Infantry Battalion "Kitchener's Own" Cap Badge, Type I with "Kitchener's Own" Newly Listed Department of Militia and Defence

Department of Militia and Defence War Gratuity Form (dated March 25

green oxidation evident on the reverse of the crown suspension

the RMS Leinster was torpedoed

The village is all layed out

“Hersteller” (manufacturer code) of “D2/61088”

Canada, CEF. A 244th Infantry Battalion "Kitchener's Own" Cap Badge, Type I with "Kitchener's Own" Newly Listed Department of Militia and DefenceIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. M. McRobie with a strength of 27 officers and 604 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed