Canada, CEF. A 255th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge Auction measuring 62 mm (w) x

measuring 62 mm (w) x 47 mm (l)

1917 after suffering heavy casualties at Vimy Ridge

both of which were stationed at Devonport

light enamel wear to wreath and white banner

Canada, CEF. A 255th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles" Cap Badge Auction measuring 62 mm (w) xIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S. S. Olympic, on June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. C. Royce with a strength of 13 officers and 284 other