Canada, CEF. A 128th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Auction inscribed with member number “6525”

inscribed with member number “6525” on reverse

(Taschenmesser)

in silver on the ribbon of the Military Karl Friedrich Order

VON DER TANN” in Latin script

presenting a signature in black ink

Canada, CEF. A 128th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Auction inscribed with member number “6525”In pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. Pawlett with a strength of 32 officers and 988 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 15th and 19th