Canada, CEF. A Set of Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officers Collar Badges & Shoulder Insignia United Republic of the pinback bearing a Präsidialkanzlei

the pinback bearing a Präsidialkanzlei code of “65” for Klein & Quenzer

constructed of aluminum with a red wool centrepiece

small chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides

most of the manufacturer's name having been scratched out but traces of it remains on the reverse

the obverse with a propeller

Canada, CEF. A Set of Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officers Collar Badges & Shoulder Insignia United Republic of the pinback bearing a PräsidialkanzleiIncludes: 1. Collar Badge Pair: in pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h) each, both lugs intact on both badges. 2. Shoulder Title Badge: in bronze, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 14 (h), both lugs intact. Very light contact, together, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound