at Dillenburg with a group of airmen celebrating & drinking champagne and holding a sign inscribed "Wir gratulieren zum 100 Feindflug" (Congratulations on the 100th Combat Flight))
loss of bronze finish and chipping of enamels evident
with minimal green enamel wear
5mm (w) x 79mm (h – including cloud suspension)
the twelve o’clock arm riveted with a crossed swords clasp
Canada, CEF. A 95th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Nunquam Dormimus" Hold at Dillenburg with a groupIn antiqued copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS." on the reverse, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. C. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. K. Barker with a strength of 36 officers and 1,061 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was