Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s cap

a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s cap insignia

the King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the Durham Light Infantry

and are possibly the owner’s name

in April 1916

commanded by Admiral Grigory Spiridov and Rear Admiral John Elphinstone

Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a Schutzmannschaft (Schuma) Officer’s capIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 34th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Guelph, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,102 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Oliver. In England,