Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Grand Cross of the Military

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Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Grand Cross of the MilitaryIn pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on