A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Newly Listed by reason of kidney condition

by reason of kidney condition and general physique

In gilt alpaca

with a case of Influenza

metal core with a horizontal pinback

A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Newly Listed by reason of kidney conditionCanada; Pickled copper, unmarked, 43. 7 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England,