Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge Province of China 7 mm (w) x 50

7 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

Footnote: Norman Richard Wilson was born on December 18

He is documented as having participated in minor landing exercises at San Clemente Island from April 17 to May 5

constructed of a light blue cotton/rayon-blended base with silver-grey machine embroidery

Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge Province of China 7 mm (w) x 50In pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In