Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive Democratic Republic badges: Parachutist Badge

Democratic Republic badges: Parachutist Badge (two-piece construction

Reich Association of German Small-Caliber Rifle Formations (Reichsverband Deutscher Kleinkaliber-Schützenverbände = RDKS) Badge (bronze gilt

built in 1899

oak leaf cluster for gallantry on the ribbon)

mounted on a folded ribbon

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive Democratic Republic badges: Parachutist BadgeTwo piece construction, in blackened brass, lacquered, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other having broken off, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 257th Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel