A First War 229Th Infantry Battalion Insignia Set Cef Auction Archive gold and enamel with gold

gold and enamel with gold retaining pin

original ribbon as mounted

as an organization composed of women who are descended from an ancestor "who came to reside in an American Colony before 1750

in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty displayed in time of peace and war

A First War 229Th Infantry Battalion Insignia Set Cef Auction Archive gold and enamel with goldCap Badge (browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO." and "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, 40. 3 mm x 47. 6 mm, horizontal pinback); and two Collar Tabs (pickled copper, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" and "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, 30. 8 mm x 32. 5 mm each, horizontal pinbacks, exhibiting different shades). Light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization