Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive surrounded by the inscription SIMON

surrounded by the inscription SIMON BOLIVAR on a blue enameled border

with evidence of factory removal of swords to the reverse

obverse centre presents a Gold latin cross with white enamel arms and a red enamel border

and as an observer

as well as two Iron Crosses 1914 First Class

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive surrounded by the inscription SIMONIn 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