27th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1566.001.01.002

Estimated market value:

$60 USD

  • 27th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge Obverse
  • 27th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$60 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Tiptaft
  • Composition
    Browning Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: CITY OF WINNIPEG XXVII BATTN
  • Size
    38x41mm

History


This badge was worn by members of the 27th Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S.S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutanant-Colonel J.R. Snider with a strength of 33 officers and 1,039 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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