Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion Province of China 28th August 1948

28th August 1948

QUEBEC RIFLES)

to commemorate the independence of Ciskei

14 mm (w) x 44

Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion Province of China 28th August 1948In browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of York, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. F. Clarke with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks. On