A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Newly Listed In gilt alpaca

In gilt alpaca

with a case of Influenza

the airship also completed a record Atlantic double crossing in five days

the photo having yellowed slightly with soiling evident on the reverse

A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Newly Listed In gilt alpacaCanada; Pickled copper, unmarked, 43. 7 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England,