Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle Hold returning to the Canadian Base

returning to the Canadian Base Depot thereafter

one of which retains a loop

0 cm (w) x 28

weighing 26 grams inclusive of its ribbon

the reverse with a central silver gilt medallion depicting the crowned royal cipher of King Wilhelm

Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle Hold returning to the Canadian BaseIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marked, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 17, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Wilson with a strength of 40 officers and 946 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 36th Infantry Battalion in England. It was