Canada, Cef. A 242Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge Auction packages of Red Brand compressed

packages of Red Brand compressed absorbent cotton

with the bronze wash having worn off due to age and wear

ribbon banner style hangers inscribed "FIDELITY" flanked by anchors with pinback

scattered chips and wear in the black paint on the base

Canada, Cef. A 242Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge Auction packages of Red Brand compressedIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 49. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 23, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. B. White with a strength of 44 officers and 1,006 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the Canadian Forestry Corps.