Canada, Cef. A 255Th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity which was raised and mobilized

which was raised and mobilized in Ottawa

a solid gold (tested 18k gold) four armed star with arabesques between the arms of the cross

designed to travel at a speed of eight knots when submerged

cardboard backer exhibits tears in three corners

which was clearly impressed with the role aviation had played in the Great War

Canada, Cef. A 255Th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity which was raised and mobilizedIn pickled brass, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact on the "255" designation, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S. S. Olympic, on June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. C. Royce with a strength of 13 officers and