trimmed in white and black cord brocade
(Slowakische Schnelle-Division Abzeichen)
reverse with a crown flanked by "G" and "R" (George V)
Appears to have been worn and tunic removed
the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée with red enameled arms
Canada, CEF. A 182nd Infantry Battalion "Ontario County Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of trimmed in white and blackIn pickled brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of Ontario, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Whitby under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Cockburn with a strength of 9 officers and 208 other ranks.