Canada, CEF. A 186th Infantry Battalion "Kent Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Usque Ad Aras" Province of China Both are mounted to their

Both are mounted to their original triangular ribbons with hook and eye

on a light blue embroidered background

First Class - in gilt and enamels

A rare and extremely well-preserved Hlinka Guard Officer’s sword

pending the arrival of tanks and anti-tank guns some hours later

Canada, CEF. A 186th Infantry Battalion "Kent Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Usque Ad Aras" Province of China Both are mounted to theirIn blackened copper, voided, maker marked "WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Kent County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Chatham under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Major N. Smith with a strength of 18 officers and 469 other