Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion visually-hidden John Fletcher

John Fletcher

the obverse depicting a Maltese cross within a wreath of laurel leaves

presents as a Cross Pattée with central raised inscription of “1914-1918” within an oak leaf wreath

two with both lugs and pin intact

Technical Troops

Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion visually-hidden John FletcherIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of York, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. F. Clarke with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks. On