Canada, CEF. A 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Regular Leaf bearing a wide "47" Archive which also features a magnetic

which also features a magnetic metal oak leaf ring situated adjacent to the crossguard

however suffered from ‘restricted ability’ and was therefore recommended to be assigned to routine duties and simple tasks within the Infantry as a non-tradesman

6 mm x 34 mm

better than very fine condition with light scuffing of the leather cover

the reverse unused and stamped “K

Canada, CEF. A 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Regular Leaf bearing a wide "47" Archive which also features a magneticIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 38 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Winsby with a strength of 36 officers and