Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive throughout the Station

throughout the Station

the bottom one slotted to accommodate the breast star

in silver with pleasing toning

one maker marked on the reverse “R

with hollow rivets

Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive throughout the StationType I with Single Maple Leaf. In pickled copper, voided, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Lightfoot with a strength of 32 officers and 993 other ranks. In