Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Archive with its original ribbon of

with its original ribbon of issue

a black fabric wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base

the King's Letter to wounded Canadian on the occasion of their departure for Canada

the badge with scattered gilt wear and contact

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Archive with its original ribbon ofIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. J. McLaren. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian