Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge Hold constructed of a cotton fibre

constructed of a cotton fibre composite material

the obverse of each also bearing dates “16

then transferred two months later to HMS Pembroke at the Naval Base at Chatham on November 10th

a Bratislava district agricultural medal

the latter maker marked “F

Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge Hold constructed of a cotton fibreIn browning brass, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was