Simonds’ assumption of command reinvigorated the army HQ
signed in black ink by Otto Meissner
early and extremely fine
Price surprised some Apaches on the Santa Maria River
the Royal Victorian Order
Canada, Cef. A 77Th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, Tiptaft, C.1915 Auction Archive Simonds’ assumption of command reinvigoratedIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada June 19, 1916 with a strength of 38 officers and 1,007 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. R. Street. In