Canada, CEF. A 40th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge Auction published in 1957

published in 1957

4s to Peronne at a height of 16

In die-stamped zinc alloy

earning the George V Coronation Medal on June 22

Canada's Minister of Militia and Defence at the time

Canada, CEF. A 40th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Battalion" Cap Badge Auction published in 1957In browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia, under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1st 1915, with mobilization headquarters at Halifax (Aldershot). The Battalion left Canada on October 8, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Vincent with a strength of 45 officers