Canada. A 95Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold kite-balloon observers earned

kite-balloon observers earned

Victoria (hallmarked with the British lion and a leopard's head (made in London)

constructed of dark green (Flaschengrün) wool

) as part of the Victoria Rifles of Canada from November 21

Also included is his father

Canada. A 95Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold kite-balloon observers earnedIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. K. Barker with a strength of 36 officers and 1,061 other ranks, In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve