Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China surrounded by the expertly-engraved names

surrounded by the expertly-engraved names of presumed Officers of the unit

stitched together with black thread

Service Medal for the Combat Groups of the Worker's Class Medal

measuring 104 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China surrounded by the expertly-engraved namesIn browning copper, dark patina, maker marked "J. W. TIPTAFT & SON LIMITED BIRMINGHAM" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 13, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,108 other ranks under the command of