Canada, Cef. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 15 May 1941

Instituted 15 May 1941

and “Einweihung am 4

exterior lid embossed with gilt “Deutsche Akademie” (German Academy)

An SS Presentation Julleuchter - Crafted in porcelain in an earth/ruddy colour

Canada, Cef. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 15 May 1941In pickled brass, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact but pinched, contact marks, surface wear evident on the lion's face and on both fleur de lis, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 63, June 15, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. E. Blondin with a strength of 16