Canada, Cef. A 247Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria And Haliburton Battalion/Die Hards" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of among other assignments

among other assignments

He remained there until June 21st

extremely rare award

also surrounded by a ring of blue enamels bearing the date of institution “18 October

Corbett (mother)

Canada, Cef. A 247Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria And Haliburton Battalion/Die Hards" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of among other assignmentsIn pickled copper, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Peterborough under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1916. The Battalion was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. H. Ackerman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 236th Infantry Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.