Canada, Cef. A 52Nd Infantry Battalion "New Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge., C.1915 Auction but exhibits prominent scratches

but exhibits prominent scratches

original paper wrapper

151 mm x 200 mm

maker marked "EGANA" to the right of the lion's tail on the obverse

Canada, Cef. A 52Nd Infantry Battalion "New Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge., C.1915 Auction but exhibits prominent scratchesIn brass, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Port Arthur. The Battalion sailed November 23, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. D. Hulme with a strength of 48 officers and 1,032 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with