Canada, CEF. A 251St Infantry Battalion "Good Fellows Battalion" Cap Badge, By Stanley & Aylward, C.1917 GTRexclude Senior und Gross-Meister unsers Haus-Ordens

Senior und Gross-Meister unsers Haus-Ordens

on a matching dark blue rayon backer

HOSPITAL and RECREATION PIN" on the lid)

On return to England was admitted to hospital in Feb

the exterior with a black enameled Iron Cross flanked by oak leaves

Canada, CEF. A 251St Infantry Battalion "Good Fellows Battalion" Cap Badge, By Stanley & Aylward, C.1917 GTRexclude Senior und Gross-Meister unsers Haus-OrdensIn pickled brass, maker marked "STANLEY & AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 6, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Nicholson with a strength of 4 officers and 175 other