Canada, Cef. A 161St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By G.f.hemsley, C.1915 Auction Archive a copy of his Particulars

a copy of his Particulars of Recruit Drafted Under Military Service Act 1917 Paper

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced blue wool and bearing four bands of silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with black threading

with the top of the wreath decorated by the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Has seen moderate use

Canada, Cef. A 161St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By G.f.hemsley, C.1915 Auction Archive a copy of his ParticularsTwo piece construction, insignia in white metal, mounted to a pickled brass maple leaf base, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY Co LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the