Canada. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of assigned to take the city

assigned to take the city of Stalingrad and cover approximately 800 kilometers of front

Constructed of blackened zinc

Department of National Defence for Air

tape on the reverse

Canada. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of assigned to take the cityIn browning copper, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, 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, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. It was