Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of reverse presents original hinge

reverse presents original hinge

" The award of the Silver Star was soon followed by the award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf to the Bronze Star Medal (later determined to be a "V" Device)

115 (B) Squadron in July 1938

An impressive and large sash badge in silver gilt with hand etched boarder

arriving in France on the 6th

Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of reverse presents original hingeIn antiqued copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Prince Albert under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Bradshaw with a strength of 16 officers and 391 other ranks. In