Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I With "Acta Non Verba" Newly Listed marked on the left side

marked on the left side in black ink "B

a military sword crosses the centre with two shields superimposed on it

very fine and unique

First Busby Badge has a 50 mm in diameter brass ball

presenting with a wreathed stylized initial “R” on the obverse

Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I With "Acta Non Verba" Newly Listed marked on the left sideIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. E. LEES & Co 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 21, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. J. McCormick with a strength of 463