Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden 179 mm x 203 mm

179 mm x 203 mm

with one strap completing in an integrated spring catch for dagger suspension

the straps with very light wear on the uppers and without wear in the black corduroy on the backers

secured in place by a row of machine stitching and bearing an array of ventilation holes near the forehead

He went overseas with the 6th Battery

Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden 179 mm x 203 mmIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. F. McFarlane with a strength of 32