Canada, Cef. A 77Th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of Issued by a Newspaper Publishing

Issued by a Newspaper Publishing Company: Silver

In this last posting

includes four Cap Badges

lid has several circular stains on exterior

Canada, Cef. A 77Th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of Issued by a Newspaper PublishingIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada June 19, 1916 with a strength of 38 officers and 1,007 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. R. Street. In