Canada, CEF. A 38th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Auction the obverse bears a left-facing

the obverse bears a left-facing person with chin length hair

both with magnetic steel blades and wooden handles with metal caps

dated marked "R" in shield (1892)

the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue-enamelled ring

with GIA graduate gemologist

Canada, CEF. A 38th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Auction the obverse bears a left-facingIn browning copper, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed with a strength of 37 officers and 1,038 other ranks for Bermuda on August 8, 1915 as a Protective Garrison.