Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction where he died on November

where he died on November 3

It is obvious from later testimony that he was much less successful in explaining the significance of the document or making the Native people true partners in the process

measuring 84x130mm

securely holding the dagger in place during storage

Following the cross-guard is a single metal washer depicting an oak leaf design

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction where he died on NovemberThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.