A First War 2nd Mounted Rifle Battalion Cap Badge - Browning copper
in oxidized bronze
along with knocking out over 250 machine guns or artillery pieces
By his actions he enabled the engagement of the targets which forced a hasty withdrawal of the enemy from the CESENA - CERVIA road and supported the establishment and maintenance of a bridgehead over the SAVIO
knotted at the junction and suspended via a welded loop
Canada, Cef. A 238Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold A First War 2nd MountedIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 11, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Smith with a strength of 44 officers and 1,088 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was