Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive leaving for overseas service in

leaving for overseas service in the French theatre on March 9

inside a green enameled oak leaf wreath

two Olympic rings badges/pins

with one 6-inch and two 5-inch guns aiming forward

Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive leaving for overseas service inIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. McConnell with a strength of 18 officers and 531 other