Canada, CEF. A 135th Infantry Battalion Middlesex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with Roman Numerals CXXXV GTRexclude silver and gold grades

silver and gold grades

born August 25

in total in near very fine condition:

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap with a functional metal snap button to fasten the dagger in place

the obverse consisting of a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika

Canada, CEF. A 135th Infantry Battalion Middlesex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with Roman Numerals CXXXV GTRexclude silver and gold gradesIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of Middlesex, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. Robson with a strength of 32 officers and 910 other ranks. In