Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle visually-hidden chipping evident in the green

chipping evident in the green and violet enamels

which incorporates six bluish-gray plastic buttons

1918 the first military decoration of Soviet Russia

prongs appear to be reattached

Pinned onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a gilded zink government-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle visually-hidden chipping evident in the greenIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marked, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 17, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Wilson with a strength of 40 officers and 946 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 36th Infantry Battalion in England. It was