Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction missing its attachments)

missing its attachments)

a circular bronze

that were caused by "long and heavy marching"

Hardshelled case with a red fabric cover

Fait l'administration de tous par sa bravoure et son dévouement

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction missing its attachments)The badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.