Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros, C.1916 Auction Archive E1359 / Supplied by Australian

E1359 / Supplied by Australian War Memorial / Canberra

All box contents are near extremely fine to near mint

his death attributed to his war service

a laurel wreath of enameled Gold laurels sits around the medallion

with a nicely enameled red background

Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros, C.1916 Auction Archive E1359 / Supplied by AustralianIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into