Canada, Cef. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Hold / HAMILTON

/ HAMILTON

Between 1939 and 1944 he served in several battalions

an early star maker marked Cravanzola/Borani

measuring 94 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

was declared "Fit for General Service" on March 1st

Canada, Cef. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Hold / HAMILTONIn pickled copper, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve