Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "34" within a circle United Republic of some missing pinbacks or suspension

some missing pinbacks or suspension loops

consisting of a Latin Cross with arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays

measuring 39 mm (w) 46

the gilt mostly worn off but still presenting well

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Anstecknadel mit Etui)

Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "34" within a circle United Republic of some missing pinbacks or suspensionIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Guelph, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,102 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Oliver. In England, the Battalion was reorganized as the "Boys Battalion" and ultimately disbanded.