Canada, Cef. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Hold better than extremely fine condition

better than extremely fine condition with nearly all of its original gilding remaining

scattered spotting and surface wear evident

an early star maker marked Cravanzola/Borani

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Canada, Cef. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Hold better than extremely fine conditionIn pickled copper, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve