Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Auction disassembly

disassembly

Instituted on December 29

1916 and was placed on command at the Canadian Discharge Depot for Personal Base Duty on November 30th

in silver gilt and fine blue

No year is given

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Auction disassemblyTwo piece construction, in blackened brass, lacquered, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other having broken off, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 257th Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel