Canada, CEF. A 124th Infantry Battalion "Governor General's Body Guard" Cap Badge visually-hidden 5 mm x 61 mm

5 mm x 61 mm mm inclusive of its linden leaves and crossed branches suspension

Medals and Ribbons

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver oval laurel and oak leaf wreath

marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “93” for Richard Simm & Söhne

Canada, CEF. A 124th Infantry Battalion "Governor General's Body Guard" Cap Badge visually-hidden 5 mm x 61 mmIn blackened copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS. TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, the obverse missing its blackening finish but remains intact on the reverse, the obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 9, 1916