Canada, CEF. A 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft United Republic of Shōwadenkō sokui kinen medaru)

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number "2300" impressed on the reverse

2nd Cross clasp

approximate size per template is 45 mm x 36 mm

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft United Republic of Shōwadenkō sokui kinen medaru)Two piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "TIPTAFT" on the reverse, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 45 officers and 1,098 other