situated within a blue and white border indicating likely Bavarian issue
and red enamelled shield at 6 o’clock with left facing rampant lion
secured on both sides by two-piece constructed brass buttons bearing a crossed baton and sword within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves
A collection of Second War period badges
nee Mathly (or Matkly)
Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge visually-hidden situated within a blue andIn browning brass, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was