Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Buy Now delicately handpainted centrepieces

delicately handpainted centrepieces

on original ribbon with safety pin attachment

A First War Spanish Volunteer’s “Joffre" Medal - awarded to Spanish volunteers fighting in France

The change in design could also have been inspired by economic shortcomings at the time

s label on reverse

Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Buy Now delicately handpainted centrepiecesIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY Co. LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), both lungs intact, one of which is bent back, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Sherbrooke under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. J. Gilbert with a strength