Canada, Cef. A 21St Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity printed in black ink "MEDAGLIA

printed in black ink "MEDAGLIA d'ARGENTO / AL V

The Earl of Athlone

machine embroidered on black woll backing

Republic: Medal for Victory and Freedom (bronze gilt

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Canada, Cef. A 21St Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity printed in black ink "MEDAGLIAIn browning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, lacquered on the obverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and mobilized in Kingston, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 4, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,057 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. St.