Riveted to the reverse is a black leather strap stitched into a loop for belt suspension
obverse exhibiting greening and blackened with age
Instituted 1 July 1846 by Grand Duke George
and were told that their time there would count double for overseas service
The helmet has leather attachments at the front and rear
Canada, CEF. A 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Regular Leaf bearing a wide "47" Buy Now Riveted to the reverse isIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 38 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Winsby with a strength of 36 officers and