Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Archive 1916 -1925 Issue

1916 -1925 Issue

with soiling evident on the white cotton pockets

the badge with scattered gilt wear and contact

Olympic on October 12

a black fabric wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Archive 1916 -1925 IssueIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. J. McLaren. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian