Wwi 99Th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Auction marked RZM U

marked RZM  U

though not confirmed

According to Ludendorff he performed admirably in this important position

The pommel also has large gilt circular swastikas on both sides

the crossguard with quillon

Wwi 99Th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Auction marked RZM UWWI 99th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge Pickled copper, unmarked, 40. 8 mm x 48 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Essex County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Windsor under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 31, 1916 aboard the S. S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. B. Welch with a strength of 36 officers and 825 other ranks,