Canada, Cef. A 27Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Dingwall Archive being appointed Acting Lance Corporal

being appointed Acting Lance Corporal on August 17

with original paper carton and label

37 mm x 41 mm

56 General Hospital at Etaples on November 16th

Canada, Cef. A 27Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Dingwall Archive being appointed Acting Lance CorporalIn pickled copper, maker marked "DINGWALL" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear spots evident in the pickling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba, with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed for England on May 17, 1915 aboard the S. S. Carpathia, under the command of Lieutanant Colonel