Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Hold At the time it was

At the time it was commanded by Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) Dr

but eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service

with Dutch tax hallmark in the form of a script letter "I" denoting minimum fineness of

along with copies of his Attestation Paper

Canada, Cef. A 256Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Hold At the time it wasIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. McConnell with a strength of 18 officers and 531 other