Canada, CEF. A 220th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge Province of China change of designation

change of designation

and weighs 118 grams

measuring 46 mm across the shoulders and 850 mm in length)

51 mm (w) x 52

black base

Canada, CEF. A 220th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge Province of China change of designationIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. H. Brown with a strength of 18 officers and 446 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve