Canada, CEF. A 153rd Infantry Battalion "Wellington Battalion" Cap Badge Buy Now The Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service)

The Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service) deferred his placement and he did not receive an appointment until 19 May 1943

an M43 cap insignia

Royal Australian Air Force was with 93 Squadron Royal Air Force in the North African and Italian theatres during the Second World War

the core shows some signs of fatigue and bending

Canada, CEF. A 153rd Infantry Battalion "Wellington Battalion" Cap Badge Buy Now The Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service)In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact however one is a replacement, greening evident on both sides, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Wellington County with mobilization headquarters at Guelph, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. T. Pritchard with a strength of 17 officers and 511