Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge Hold vertical pinback (slightly loose)

vertical pinback (slightly loose)

stamped "FS" and "139" ("FS" indicating the manufacturer

on original ribbon with one bronze sword device denoting participation in one campaign

worn on a trifold ribbon

scuff to the photograph visible on his left sleeve

Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge Hold vertical pinback (slightly loose)In browning brass, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was