Canada, Cef. A 27Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Dingwall Auction Only forty-four had been issued

Only forty-four had been issued to Canadians

Above the left pocket

the inside lid lined with satin and the bottom in velvet

on a loop for suspension with the jubilee number “50” attached

a native of Norway

Canada, Cef. A 27Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Dingwall Auction Only forty-four had been issuedIn pickled copper, maker marked "DINGWALL" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear spots evident in the pickling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S. S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutanant Colonel