Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction 5 mm x 83 mm

5 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

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They were to "commemorate" those Navy men who served on ships of the Yangtze Patrol above the Kiangyin Barrier

adorned by large imperial crown with red enameled interior and decorated with enameled jewels

Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction 5 mm x 83 mmIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 51 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 48th Reserve Battalion. It