Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Hold JUNI 1829-1879”

JUNI 1829-1879”

box also better than extremely fine

with a slotted white satin-type medal bed

and the introduction year (1941 - note the classic die-flaw on the number 9)

Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Hold JUNI 1829-1879”In pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve