It is admissible that Sgt Bessette seemingly on loan from 408 (H) Sqn
one measuring 140 mm x 92 mm - with some writing on the reverse
exhibiting peeling away of the soiled patterned fine gold-coloured bullion wire
Constructed of silver with enamels
Canada, Cef. A 159Th Infantry Battalion "1St Algonquin" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros, C.1915 Newly Listed It is admissible that SgtIn blackened copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which is pinched, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Nipissing and Sudbury areas of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Haileybury under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. F. Armstrong with a strength of 32