Canada, Cef. A 155Th Infantry Battalion "Quinte Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed showing nice original patina

showing nice original patina

measuring 40 mm

Contained within "CRAVANZOLA" case of issue

reverse presents silvered central medallion depicting lion rampant within a silvered ring bearing raised institution date of “1866”

Canada, Cef. A 155Th Infantry Battalion "Quinte Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed showing nice original patinaIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barriefield under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 18, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel M. K. Adams with a strength of 29 officers and 826 other ranks.