Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Single Maple Leaf Design Province of China constructed of stamped steel (magnetic)

constructed of stamped steel (magnetic) with a matte aluminum paint finish

surmounted by a crown in gilt and red enamel

War Merit Cross 1914 2nd Class

front cover illustrating the Fascist eagle insignia within a circular border in the centre

Has a record of building up (a) successful restaurant business

Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Single Maple Leaf Design Province of China constructed of stamped steel (magnetic)In pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Lightfoot with a strength of 32 officers and 993 other ranks. In England, the