Canada, CEF. A 86th Infantry Battalion "86th Machine Gun Battalion" Cap Badge, by Lees & Co visually-hidden he took part in fighting

he took part in fighting at Carrigliano

He is an Armourer (Bombs) and came to 427 Squadron in November 1942

engraved "1930 Salme 1935 XI 10" on the reverse

Colonel of the 34th Regiment (see previous Lot)

black wool diamond insignia in the centre of the flag

Canada, CEF. A 86th Infantry Battalion "86th Machine Gun Battalion" Cap Badge, by Lees & Co visually-hidden he took part in fightingIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Hamilton, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 22, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Stewart with a strength of 36 officers and 1,072 other ranks. In England, the