113th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.0656.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • 113th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks113th Infantry Battalion  Cap Badge Obverse
  • 113th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks 113th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Hemsley, Black
  • Composition
    Pickled Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: OVERSEAS BATTALION 113 CANADA LETHBRIDGE HIGHLANDERS
  • Size
    58x39mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Pickled copper, maker marked "D.E. BLACK Co" on the reverse, 39.8 mm x 58.8 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine.

History


This badge was worn by members of the 113th Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Lethbridge, Alberta under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. Pryce Jones with a strength of 30 officers and 883 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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