Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" Newly Listed 36 mm x 89 mm

36 mm x 89 mm

(1867-1918 issue)

demonstrating loss of finish with consequent tarnishing throughout

measuring 102 mm wide x 340 mm in length not including the fringe

each with seven pieces of black cotton forming a swastika sewn upon a circular white cotton field in the centre

Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" Newly Listed 36 mm x 89 mmIn pickled copper with a bright copper finish, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear evident in the copper finish, top tip of the maple leaf bent slightly forward, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31