Canada, CEF. A 110th Infantry Battalion "Perth Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Perth" Archive three with maroon felt inserts

three with maroon felt inserts

Diplomatic Service

encircled by an enameled red and white scrolls inscribed AL MERITO POR SERVICIOS DISTINGUIDOS REPUBLICA PERUANA

fronted by a series of banners and bayonets

various numbered pages pasted in place dated from 1938 to 1950

Canada, CEF. A 110th Infantry Battalion "Perth Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Perth" Archive three with maroon felt insertsIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Perth County Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Stratford under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of J. L. Youngs with a strength of 26 officers and 635 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve