Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden It features 95 black-and-white photographs

It features 95 black-and-white photographs

topped with a partially enamelled gilt crown and crossed swords fastened to the twelve o’clock arm

the reverse centre presents the motto of Emperor Leopold II OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (THE DEEDS OF THE KING WIN THE HEARTS OF HIS SUBJECTS)

but the cap is otherwise unblemished and presents in a near mint condition

Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden It features 95 black-and-white photographsIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. F. McFarlane with a strength of 32