Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed War with Spain 1898 Service

War with Spain 1898 Service Medal (16mm)

aluminum badge with traces of a marking on the cloth backing

minor chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse

Cross of the Veterans of King Albert I 1909-1934 (bronze gilt

Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed War with Spain 1898 ServiceIn pickled brass, maker marked "STANLEY & AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. T. Martin with a strength of 29 officers and 902 other