Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 GTRexclude 61 mm x 102 mm

61 mm x 102 mm

center and suspension in gold

102 rubies (one is missing) and one sapphire

45 mm x 105 mm and 45 mm x 102 mm respectively

with a sleek and contemporary design along the neck and handle

Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 GTRexclude 61 mm x 102 mmIn browning copper, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. F. McLeod with a strength of 45 officers and 1,028 other ranks. Upon arrival in England, the