Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Air strips were usually named

Air strips were usually named in honor of Air Force personnel

Hardshelled case with a red fabric cover

marked "STERLING" on the inside of the ring and on the reverse of the insignia

5 mm silver gilt suspension illustrating the Republic of Egypt eagle coat-of-arms above a lamp projecting a flame

that were caused by "long and heavy marching"

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Air strips were usually namedThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.