Canada, CEF. A 224th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge Province of China 5 mm x 85 mm

5 mm x 85 mm

crash landed

The badges are accompanied by their period original presentation case

It is painted in dark green

likely French

Canada, CEF. A 224th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge Province of China 5 mm x 85 mmIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 44. 8 mm x 46. 5 mm, both lugs intact, exhibiting greening in the crown, along with surface oxidation spots on the blade and handle of the left axe, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 19, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A.