Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword

obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword above a pair of wings with a wreath of oak leaves beneath

with the interior presented a speckled pattern with a paper adhered to the lid featuring Japanese characters

with appropriately rayon lined pockets on both breasts

the exterior bearing an inscription of “MEDAILLE ‘WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42’ (ODTMEDAILLE)” and a makers mark of “CARL POELLATH

Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden obverse illustrating an upward-pointing swordIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of