Canada, Cef. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac BERLIN” at the lower right

BERLIN” at the lower right obverse corner

later 785394) in the 3rd West Riding Regiment

white dimpled exterior on all sides

overlaying a plane and situated above a raised date of “1942”

surrounded by Christmas star

Canada, Cef. A 258Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac BERLIN” at the lower rightIn pickled brass, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact but pinched, contact marks, surface wear evident on the lion's face and on both fleur de lis, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 63, June 15, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. E. Blondin with a strength of 16