Canada, CEF. A 220th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge Auction three rivets on reverse

three rivets on reverse

number 289860

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste in der Polizei” (German - For loyal service in the Police)

maker marked "BIRKS ELLIS" on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 220th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge Auction three rivets on reverseIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. H. Brown with a strength of 18 officers and 446 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve