two small brass United States Navy buttons on either side
He was promoted to Lieutenant in August
the buttons on the left breast and waist pockets maker marked "W
Hill served from 1886-1914 with the 44th Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Each bookend is composed of two wooden blocks with a bronze plate affixed to each
Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge visually-hidden two small brass United StatesIn pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In