an orange embroidered triangle soutache denoting Military Police
stamped with an issue number of “115058” and marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/15” for Ferdinand Hoffstätter
the outside edge of the lid embossed with a fine golden line around all four sides
with some discolouration
marked with a "1" flanked by cornucopia hallmarks and engraver marked "POILLERAT" on the reverse
Canada, CEF. A 135th Infantry Battalion Middlesex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with Roman Numerals CXXXV Hold an orange embroidered triangle soutacheIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of Middlesex, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. Robson with a strength of 32 officers and 910 other ranks. In