Canada, CEF. A 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China (Hermann und Edda Göring Postkarte

(Hermann und Edda Göring Postkarte mit Unterschriften)

On June 16

unofficial medal (1) riband bar

demonstrating possible repair to one rivet and the hinge

hallmarked and maker marked "I R" on the ring

Canada, CEF. A 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China (Hermann und Edda Göring PostkarteIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks evident on the obverse, with two gouge marks prevalent across the "77", better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada June 19, 1916 with a strength of 38 officers and 1,007 other ranks under the