Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Buy Now a Mecklenburg Military Merit Cross

a Mecklenburg Military Merit Cross

topped by a size mark of “56”

on a small multi-link chain

Beautifully made item

number hand engraved "741191"

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Buy Now a Mecklenburg Military Merit CrossIn 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