Canada, CEF. A 172nd Infantry Battalion "Rocky Mountain Rangers" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Kragenspiegel für SS-Mann)

(Kragenspiegel für SS-Mann)

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by the Vienna Mint

by Honourary Major Walter T

the reverse with a central raised Bavarian lion rampant

Canada, CEF. A 172nd Infantry Battalion "Rocky Mountain Rangers" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Kragenspiegel für SS-Mann)In browning copper, maker marked O. B. ALLEN" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Kamloops area of British Columbia, with mobilization headquarters at Kamloops under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 25, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Vicars with a strength of