Canada, Cef. A 44Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of Sofia 2nd Degree Badge (two-piece

Sofia 2nd Degree Badge (two-piece construction

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It was struck at the Royal Mint and issued immediately after the coronation

embarking on June 17

Canada, Cef. A 44Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of Sofia 2nd Degree Badge (two-pieceType I with Wheat Sheaf. In pickled brass, voided, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the