Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude by Colonel Robert H

by Colonel Robert H

embossed stamp of the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour at the lower left

commemorating the Allied victory in the First World War

sitting below the habaki is a small Seppa (crossguard-like spacer) which rests atop the Tsuka

maker marked for ROTHE

Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude by Colonel Robert HIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1915." on the reverse, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Tha Battalion was raised in the counties of Peel and York, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Camp Niagara, Ontario. The Battalion sailed March 29, 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1,046 other ranks