Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of 16 mm x 28

16 mm x 28

The member parties were the Italian Communist Party

Crazing along with light contact and discolouration evident on the upper

worn award and stands in near very fine condition

at the alleged age of 48

Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of 16 mm x 28In pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In