208th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1236.001.01.002

Estimated market value:

$300 USD

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Estimated market value:

$300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Caron for Eaton's
  • Composition
    Pickled Copper/White Metaled
  • Inscription
    Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA 208

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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