Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden District Management (Gauleitung) Visor Cap:

District Management (Gauleitung) Visor Cap: This fine quality cap has three rows of ruby red piping

dated to June 5

measuring 76mm x 76mm

the medallions are likely replacements denoted by the thin enamelling and edges lining the outer stone ring

constructed of silver with enamels and hand-painted designs

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden District Management (Gauleitung) Visor Cap:In pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland