Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) certificate_of_authenticity constructed in 1884

constructed in 1884

2nd Type Neck Badge (silver gilt and enamels

the centre plate in raised and bears a Bavarian crown encompassed by a simulated rope border and a ribbed border inscribed with “IN TREUE FEST”

reverse Kokoshnik assay marked with a woman's head and the zolotniki fineness number "84" to the right denoting Kiev

Fabricated from a maroon wool with fold down flaps in navy blue wool on either side

Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) certificate_of_authenticity constructed in 1884In pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and contact marks on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 195. The Battalion sailed May 29, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. L. Embury with a strength of 36 officers and 1. 078 other