A First War 107Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of HMS Tyne - George V

HMS Tyne - George V

fine quality red case of issue

WWI Pierce Family British Group - Able Seaman J

at the age of 35 (or 34

crazed leather liner exhibiting extensive wear and causing separation in the leather at the right rear

A First War 107Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of HMS Tyne - George VCanada; Browning copper, unmarked, 36. 5 mm x 49. 5 mm, both lugs intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. Campbell with a strength of 32 officers and 965 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was re designated the 107th Pioneer Battalion and served in France