Canada. A First War 259Th Infantry Battalion "Siberian Expeditionary Force" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity was Honorably Discharged on September

was Honorably Discharged on September 15

1866-70"" by John Thyen

" No official citation exists other than "completed

He held the rank of Feldwebel (Sergeant) and may have received additional promotions

Canada. A First War 259Th Infantry Battalion "Siberian Expeditionary Force" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity was Honorably Discharged on SeptemberIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), both lugs intact, with its original red wool backer, near extremely fine. Footnote: On July 12, 1918, the Chief of the General Staff was directed to form a Brigade Headquarters, two Infantry Battalions, a Field Artillery Battery, a Machine Gun Company and certain other troops for service in Siberia. With a British Battalion joining the Canadians in Siberia, the contingent would