Canada, Cef. A 33Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold The Battalion sailed January 16

The Battalion sailed January 16

an operation in which all three destroyers were evacuated to the United Kingdom in late August and early September 1939

at Camp Grant

measuring 42 mm x 37 mm

center applique in gilt

Canada, Cef. A 33Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold The Battalion sailed January 16In browning copper, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely 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 disbanded on September 15, 1920.