Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Auction secured in place with olive

secured in place with olive green threading fed through the die-holes at either end and secured in place on the underside of the fold down flap

brooch 60x43mm

unused and unmarked

An ovular badge constructed of silvered tombac

Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Auction secured in place with oliveIn pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve