retaining over 95% of original silver finish
who ranks second
Accompanied by his Memorial Plaque (WILLIAM GEORGE SMALLMAN)
two matching Embroidered Parachute Regiment Badges (white and light blue embroidery
Scattered wear in the finish and surface rust on the buckle
Canada, CEF. A 186th Infantry Battalion "Kent Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Usque Ad Aras" certificate_of_authenticity retaining over 95% of originalIn blackened copper, voided, maker marked "WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Kent County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Chatham under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Major N. Smith with a strength of 18 officers and 469 other