Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac secured in place by a

secured in place by a row of machine stitching

with a central red swastika and golden-yellow initials

(Verdienstorden Bruststern zum Komtur)

an Artillerie-Regiment 392 (Kroat

with canvas backing

Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac secured in place by aIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 4, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. de la B. Girouard with a strength of 21 officers and 415