Canada, CEF. A 53rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude the obverse of each bearing

the obverse of each bearing machine-embroidered multi-coloured edelweiss set within silver-grey knotted borders topped by pitons

The Suffolk Regiment and York and Lancaster Regiment

5 mm (w) x 21 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

Footnote: Reginald Mashford was born on September 19

with only very minimal enamel loss to radiating flames

Canada, CEF. A 53rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude the obverse of each bearingIn browning copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 34 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Mobilization headquarters was at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Battalion embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 29, 1916 aboard the S. S. Empress of Britain, under the command of