Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity constructed of golden-yellow celluloid machine

constructed of golden-yellow celluloid machine embroidery in the form of a standard Kriegsmarine eagle

in turn bearing a machine-embroidered multi-piece black rayon mobile swastika

surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed by AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit)

adjustable focus on both lens

Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity constructed of golden-yellow celluloid machineIn pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on