Canada, Cef. A 147Th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Auction This is an extremely well-preserved

This is an extremely well-preserved Heer M40 steel helmet

Accompanied by a Miniature Group that includes two other First World War medals: Distinguished Service Order

reverse engraved "A / JEAN RIGA / INCENDIE / A CLERMONT / LE 29 AOUT /1882" inside an open-ended wreath with "P" and "R" centre by a rose at its base

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with additional holes at the top through which is looped a drawstring

Canada, Cef. A 147Th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Auction This is an extremely well-preservedIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD 1916" on the reverse, measuring 52. 7 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, the top tip of the leaf bent to the left, the leaf missing its stem, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant