Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge United Republic of Heer-style eagle patch in brown

Heer-style eagle patch in brown cotton threads

as well as a Close Combat Clasp in Gold (on December 12

measuring 130 mm (w) x 530 mm (l) as presented

maker marked "ELLIS BROS LTD" on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge United Republic of Heer-style eagle patch in brownIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S. S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Snider with a strength of 33 officers and 1,039 other ranks. The