Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive The Battalion sailed from Halifax

The Battalion sailed from Halifax on November 24

obverse illustrating a left-facing helmeted soldier

A silver grade “Panzerkampfabzeichen”

a brief but informative narrative of events

the obverse central medallion presents the cipher for King Ludwig III

Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive The Battalion sailed from HalifaxIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. F. McFarlane with a strength of 32