Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 Hold Close Combat Clasp

Close Combat Clasp

inscribed “Den 18 October 1861) (German - the 18th of October 1861)

holes drilled on either side near the lower tips of the maple leaf

RIFLE BRIGADE) Naming is officially impressed

During his short tenure

Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 Hold Close Combat ClaspIn blackened brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. Wallace with a strength of 15 officers and 279 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was