A First War 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge
A First War 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge - Pickled copper, unmarked, 35.5 mm x 37.7 mm, intact lugs, light contact, near extremely 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 Lieutenant-Colonel J.L. McAvity. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.(C:4)

