Canada, CEF. First War 4th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Sava - 5th Class

Sava - 5th Class

8 mm in width x 56 mm in height inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

the Royal crown on the lid

South Africa: Army Tank Corps Shoulder Title and South Africa Shoulder Title

traces of gilt remains on the crown

Canada, CEF. First War 4th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Auction Sava - 5th ClassTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a gilt browning copper maple leaf base, unmarked, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, bottom left point of the maple leaf base bent back slightly, spotting along with residue evident on the reverse from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C.