Canada, CEF. A 109th Infantry Battalion "Victoria and Haliburton Battalion" Cap Badge Auction a rare first pattern example

a rare first pattern example in extremely fine condition

67 mm (w) x 71

inscribed "FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE DATE COMPLETED" above the engraved date "14-8-89" (August 14

Lucile Pepoon

Canada, CEF. A 109th Infantry Battalion "Victoria and Haliburton Battalion" Cap Badge Auction a rare first pattern exampleIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 51. 2 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), one lug intact, the other having broken off and been lost to time, very dark patina, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Victoria and Haliburton Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Lindsay under the authority of G. O., December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant