208th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1236.001.01.001

Estimated market value:

$80 USD

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Estimated market value:

$80 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Composition
    Pickled Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: 208 OVERSEAS CANADIAN IRISH BATTN

History


This badge was worn by members of the 208th Infantry Battalion. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel T.H. Lennox with a strength of 27 officers and 686 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 2nd and 8th Reserve Battalions. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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