Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge United Republic of the Royal Sappers and Miners

the Royal Sappers and Miners

maker marked "ELLIS BROS LTD" on the reverse

Elizabeth II (520344 F

(Harp Madalyası)

embellishing by finely faceted borders in each arm

Canada, CEF. A 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment" Cap Badge United Republic of the Royal Sappers and MinersIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S. S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Snider with a strength of 33 officers and 1,039 other ranks. The