Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 United Republic of A Scarce Cholm Campaign Shield

A Scarce Cholm Campaign Shield - In zinc

presented on a 105 mm-long magnetic metal bar with horizontal pinback

he was made commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade in 1st Canadian Infantry Division

he is entitled to the NWC Medal with no clasp

Canada, Cef. A 234Th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge, By Ellis, C.1916 United Republic of A Scarce Cholm Campaign ShieldIn blackened brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. Wallace with a strength of 15 officers and 279 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was