Canada, CEF. A 182nd Infantry Battalion "Ontario County Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of (Slowakische Schnelle-Division Abzeichen)

(Slowakische Schnelle-Division Abzeichen)

the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée with red enameled arms

trimmed in white and black cord brocade

for 25 Years of membership of the Bavarian Kyffäuser Association

Appears to have been worn and tunic removed

Canada, CEF. A 182nd Infantry Battalion "Ontario County Battalion" Cap Badge United Republic of (Slowakische Schnelle-Division Abzeichen)In pickled brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of Ontario, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Whitby under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Cockburn with a strength of 9 officers and 208 other ranks.