Canada, CEF. A 80th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity and maker marked “RZM 1198/39

and maker marked “RZM 1198/39 SS” on the reverse ricasso

the obverse centre bears the letter ""A"" in Gold in Gothic script

fully lined on the exterior with a smooth black doeskin cap band

on a loop for suspension with period original tri-fold red and white ribbon indicative of War status

The badge measures 38

Canada, CEF. A 80th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity and maker marked “RZM 1198/39In copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), scattered spotting on the obverse, light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion embarked Canada on May 16, 1916 aboard the S. S. Baltic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Ketcheson with a strength