Canada. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold fine early quality by maker

fine early quality by maker G

and with correct portepe

on loop for suspension - marked “1” for “Deschler & Sohn” manufacture

the reverse depicting a homing pigeon in flight

Canada. A 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold fine early quality by makerIn browning copper, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. It was