Canada, Cef. A 235Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude Cross Fifth Class

Cross Fifth Class

ordered detached from the Academy and waiting for orders on June 15th

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one inscribed "Brass Band / Bugle Band / Royal Air Force / Toronto Ont" in black ink on the reverse

Canada, Cef. A 235Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude Cross Fifth ClassIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, scratch mark on the lion's brow, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel S. B. Scobel with a strength of 19 officers and 438 other ranks. They