Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis United Republic of marked “925” silver fineness

marked “925” silver fineness

2mm including star suspension)

45 mm x 50

SOLINGEN” along with the company’s logo

Canada, CEF. A 74th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, P.W.Ellis United Republic of marked “925” silver finenessIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1915." on the reverse, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Tha Battalion was raised in the counties of Peel and York, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Camp Niagara, Ontario. The Battalion sailed March 29, 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1,046 other ranks