Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Auction followed by a school factory

followed by a school factory apprenticeship

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Collar Tab Pair: in browning copper

light soiling overall

riveted to a silver

Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 Auction followed by a school factoryIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 49. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident in the recessed areas, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Nipissing and Sudbury areas of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Haileybury under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel