Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge Province of China nee Dorsch

nee Dorsch

the Second War awards are un-named as issued

72 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

maker marked "AROMETAL SUBOTICA" on the dual screwbacks

A matching pair of Bann 663 HJ shoulder straps

Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge Province of China nee DorschIn pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In