Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis Hold IRENE Ribbon Tally - In

IRENE Ribbon Tally - In silk with silver gilt threading

" (Karl Rob

maker marked RZM 15

which help date this set

Officer's belt buckle by "Sorlini

Canada, Cef. A 61St Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis Hold IRENE Ribbon Tally - InIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Murray with a strength of 37 officers