Canada, CEF. A 40th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge Auction In die-stamped zinc alloy

In die-stamped zinc alloy

4s to Peronne at a height of 16

maker marked “PETZ U

earning the George V Coronation Medal on June 22

the reverse inscribed “25” within a laurel wreath

Canada, CEF. A 40th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge Auction In die-stamped zinc alloyIn browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia, under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1st 1915, with mobilization headquarters at Halifax (Aldershot). The Battalion left Canada on October 8, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Vincent with a strength of 45 officers