Canada, CEF. A 117th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of the stem of the leaf

the stem of the leaf bearing the crowned "ERII" monogram flanked by the dates "1952" on the left and "1977" on the right

1902-1939 issue

in silver with red enamels and gilt wings

established on May 13

Canada, CEF. A 117th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of the stem of the leafIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 55. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely 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 of 36 officers and 943 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the