Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Province of China immigrating from Shanghai to Toronto

immigrating from Shanghai to Toronto

RAF on February 23

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a silvered brass crowned spread-winged eagle

with a white circular embroidered into the centre with a black embroidered mobile swastika

Canada, CEF. A 28th Infantry Battalion "North West Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II (Overseas Variety) Province of China immigrating from Shanghai to TorontoIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and contact marks on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 195. The Battalion sailed May 29, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. L. Embury with a strength of 36 officers and 1. 078 other