Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion certificate_of_authenticity the 1st June 1939

the 1st June 1939

flying 32 combat missions

a NSKOV cap eagle

the reverse with an inscription of “OSTERN 1940 IN DÜSSELDORF” (“EASTER 1940 IN DÜSSELDORF”

Canada, CEF. A 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers" Cap Badge, Type I with Lion certificate_of_authenticity the 1st June 1939In browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the County of York, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. F. Clarke with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks. On