Canada, CEF. A 249th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of 900 silver = 90% or

900 silver = 90% or 900/1000) on the reverse of both the badge and the eagle coat-of-arms suspension

(brass and enamels

reverse marked SG as well as lion (standard mark London)

The underside of the cap is in a forest green synthetic material

Canada, CEF. A 249th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of 900 silver = 90% orIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Regina under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed February 21, 1918 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. B. Keenlyside with a strength of 15 officers and 709 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was