Canada. A Scarce Silver 251St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, C.1917 United Republic of very fine and near extremely

very fine and near extremely fine

he was confirmed as a Corporal on the 17th and appointed Sergeant with pay the same day

first pattern

and the heavy grenade thrower

with Speare as their Chief Instructor

Canada. A Scarce Silver 251St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, C.1917 United Republic of very fine and near extremelyIn sterling silver, tarnished, marked "STERLING" and maker marked "STANLEY AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which has been re positioned, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 6, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Nicholson