Canada. A 83Rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive while drilling

while drilling

with period mounted

consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class ribbon with Miniature

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

designed with a swing side-panel on the right side held in place by rivets on either side at the base

Canada. A 83Rd Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction Archive while drillingIn browning copper, maker marked and dated "ELLIS BROS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 2 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), one lug intact, the other having been re soldered, cleaned, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 28, 1916 with a strength of 35 officers and 1,081 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Pellatt. In