Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive 28 victories

28 victories

light gilt wear overall

with some of the original gilding still intact

1980 and awarded to any person or group or category of people nominated by the Prime Minister

Sava 1921-1941 - 3d type

Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive 28 victoriesIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY Co. LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), both lungs intact, one of which is bent back, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Sherbrooke under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. J. Gilbert with a strength