Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 United Republic of edge wear at the top

edge wear at the top and bottom of the spine

surmounted by a gilded laurel wreath with surmounted ring suspension

glue and paper residue on the reverse from previous framing

He spent the rest of the War commanding the Northern Army

It celebrated its regimental centenary in 1969

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 United Republic of edge wear at the topThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.