Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed stamped and dated September 15

stamped and dated September 15

the reverse marked NSRL and GES

Fitzgerald and Sarah A

and wrapped in a U-shape

Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed stamped and dated September 15In pickled brass, maker marked "STANLEY & AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. T. Martin with a strength of 29 officers and 902 other