Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By G.f.hemsley Auction Archive and Leonardo da Vinci Commemorative

and Leonardo da Vinci Commemorative Medal (bronze

the same arm also topped by an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened length of neck ribbon

and a ribbon on the bottom

Downing returned to Canada in 1946

measuring 115 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) x 230 mm (l)

Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By G.f.hemsley Auction Archive and Leonardo da Vinci CommemorativeIn silvered pickled copper, voided, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY MONTREAL" behind the oval support base for the pinback to the left of the "7" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, light contact, scattered silvering wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Sherbrooke under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed