Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude blue enamel surround stating AL

blue enamel surround stating AL MERITO MILITAR

the interior with a white rayon lid linder and slotted white felt medal bed

commemorating the Allied victory in the First World War

by Colonel Robert H

Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude blue enamel surround stating ALIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1915." on the reverse, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Tha Battalion was raised in the counties of Peel and York, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Camp Niagara, Ontario. The Battalion sailed March 29, 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1,046 other ranks