A First War Ottawa Battalioncap Badge GTRexclude of excellent quality German manufacture

of excellent quality German manufacture

in addition to being promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on September 10th

Waring reverted to the ranks on proceeding overseas

This badge was made in exile in Italy probably around 1939-1940

Footnote: The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers

A First War Ottawa Battalioncap Badge GTRexclude of excellent quality German manufactureA First War Ottawa Battalion Cap Badge 77th Infantry Battalion, In pickled copper, void version, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Hemsley, 41. 6 mm x 55. 3 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada June 19, 1916 with a strength of 38 officers and 1,007 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant