Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity the belt itself with the

the belt itself with the upper incorporating a smooth black finish

An original black leather washer features at the connection to the upper crossguard

a hollow four-armed cross pattee with pebbled arms

on a wafer thin white paper stock

four groups of nine

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity the belt itself with theIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the