US$ 155.00
with miniature FJ Cross attached (14x25mm)
the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for a widely-encountered by unidentified manufacturer
on a field-grey rayon base
and hand written note: "To Captain S
with a 27 mm wide red wool band around the circumference sewn in place near the opening
Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge United Republic of with miniature FJ Cross attachedIn blackened browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 47. 3 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
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