Canada, Cef. A 208Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction The Band when marching had

The Band when marching had at its head Donald MacCormack

was awarded the United Nations Operation in the Congo Medal (ONUC) with Congo Clasp on November 2

He did return to the regiment and resumed training

Footnote: SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer Hermann Schifferdecker was born 10

crisp details and very fine quality enamels

Canada, Cef. A 208Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Irish" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction The Band when marching hadIn browning copper, voided, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact but bent back, contact marks evident on the "208" designation, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. H. Lennox with a strength of 27 officers and 686 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was