plus an additional button in the centre along the wearer's back
In silver with azure blue and white enamels
Footnote: From the collection of George Petersen
demonstrating some soiling and fatigue to the ribbons
The request seems to have been honoured
Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" GTRexclude plus an additional button inIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact with pin, top tip of maple leaf slightly bent, 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, the Battalion was absorbed into the