Canada, CEF. A 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters" Cap Badge, Type I with Round Shield Auction preparing him for his later

preparing him for his later deployment

measuring 38 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

the obverse bearing two silver aluminum wire chevrons and a single machine-embroidered silver-grey pip

and age-appropriate oxidation is evident to the backplate

or the first night on the front line

Canada, CEF. A 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters" Cap Badge, Type I with Round Shield Auction preparing him for his laterIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Simcoe County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barrie, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 18, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. H. MacLaren with a strength of 32 officers and 967 other ranks. In England, the