159th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.0928.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

  • 159th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge
  • 159th Infantry Battalion Officers Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Ellis
  • Composition
    Browning Copper/Silvered
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1ST ALGONQUINS 159 OVERSEAS CANADA

Physical Description and Item Details


In browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 49.8 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident in the recessed areas, very light contact, near extremely fine.

History


This badge was worn by members of the 159th Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised in the Nipissing and Sudbury areas of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Haileybury under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.F. Armstrong with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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