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Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Province of China bending of the tipIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In England, the