Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf Newly Listed (Medaillen und Abzeichen)

(Medaillen und Abzeichen)

75mm (w) x 96

There she met with soldiers returning from battlefields of Europe and decided to join the VAD at Spadina Military Hospital in Toronto

it can be assumed that other sets were held in inventory at the jeweler or the order chancellery

First War 66th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge: in browning copper

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf Newly Listed (Medaillen und Abzeichen)In browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command