210th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge

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SKU: 04.CAN.1251.001.01.000

Estimated market value:

$160 USD

  • 210th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge
  • 210th Infantry Battalion Other Ranks Cap Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$160 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Canada
  • Makers
    Creigton's
  • Composition
    Browning Copper/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: OVERSEAS 210 FRONTIERSMEN WESTERN CANADA
  • Size
    40mm x 40mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Canada, CEF. A 210th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, by Crichtons, Moose Jaw

"Frontiersmen of Western Canada" - In browning copper with red, white and blue enamels, mounted to a browning brass base, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 39.8 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, catch is broken, near extremely fine.

History


This badge was worn by members of the 210th Infantry Battalion. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 11, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.E. Seaborn with a strength of 18 officers and 462 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 19th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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