Canada, Cef. A Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, Grenade Design, By J.r.gaunt Hold Since the Allied forces declined

Since the Allied forces declined to accept Archduke Joseph

encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom and topped with a crown

measuring 78 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 23 (h)

He was posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy

Canada, Cef. A Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, Grenade Design, By J.r.gaunt Hold Since the Allied forces declinedIn browning brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The 6th Battalion was formed by the conversion and re designation of the 228th Infantry Battalion at the Canadian Railway Troops depot in Purfleet, England. It was disbanded on November 1, 1920.