Canada, CEF. A 135th Infantry Battalion Middlesex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with Roman Numerals CXXXV United Republic of David Spencef Challicom (see below)

David Spencef Challicom (see below) and a daughter

was awarded by the Third Reich to recognize the men of the Blue Division who served at the Russian front during World War II

The interior demonstrates slight wear and soiling consistent with light period use

with its period original ribbon affixed to the backplate

featuring stylized crowned monographs "O" (for Oscar I) in each quadrant

Canada, CEF. A 135th Infantry Battalion Middlesex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with Roman Numerals CXXXV United Republic of David Spencef Challicom (see below)In browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of Middlesex, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. Robson with a strength of 32 officers and 910 other ranks. In