Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction her commander

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adorned by large imperial crown with red enameled interior and decorated with enameled jewels

two Partisan's Badges (two-piece construction

A 1935 National Day of Labour badge

13 mm x 14

Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction her commanderIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 51 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, 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 England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 48th Reserve Battalion. It