Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of the Cochrane District

the Cochrane District

published in 1958 in Rochester by Lenard L

within a final ribbed gilt ring

Ontario) Cap Badge CEF - In picked brass

Prussian Order of Pour-le-Merite by Rothe - in silver gilt and enamels

Canada, Cef. A 117Th Infantry Battalion "Eastern Township Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of the Cochrane DistrictIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY Co. LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), both lungs intact, one of which is bent back, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Sherbrooke under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. J. Gilbert with a strength