Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of II Class was instituted on

II Class was instituted on July 8

Brown and off-white embroidery

The document is dated December 11

edged with golden rims

a plane above and inscribed "DAKAR" below

Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of II Class was instituted onIn antiqued copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Prince Albert under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Bradshaw with a strength of 16 officers and 391 other ranks. In