Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude Snead: two-piece construction

Snead: two-piece construction

In the 1950s and 60s

with a black felted and recessed medal bed for plush seating of the award

the commemorative medal in bronze

with inscription on reverse 8

Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis GTRexclude Snead: two-piece constructionIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1915." on the reverse, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Tha Battalion was raised in the counties of Peel and York, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Camp Niagara, Ontario. The Battalion sailed March 29, 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1,046 other ranks