A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Auction Margaret Hickman of Toronto

Margaret Hickman of Toronto

The process of mobilization was continuous

silvered with white and blue enamelled insignia

Blennerhassett served in the Intelligence Corps in France and Belgium

excellent quality undamaged enamels

A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Auction Margaret Hickman of TorontoCanada; Pickled copper, unmarked, 43. 7 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, light contact and surface wear, 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,