Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 United Republic of supporting a brass chain link

supporting a brass chain link chin strap backed with a black leather and corduroy strap

hinge loose

met at the top by two silvered pebbled metal buttons

Published in Military Antiques and Collectibles by Victor Taborika on page 207

diagnosed with Otitis Media (middle ear infection) and discharged two weeks later on the 22nd

Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 United Republic of supporting a brass chain linkIn browning copper, maker marked "P W ELLIS & CO 1916" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Lincoln and Welland Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Welland under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 16, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. A. Rose with a strength of 36