Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 United Republic of dated “24 June 1936”

dated “24 June 1936”

British War Medal (1013185 PTE

hinge loose

supporting a brass chain link chin strap backed with a black leather and corduroy strap

vertical needle pinback

Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 United Republic of dated “24 June 1936”In browning copper, maker marked "P W ELLIS & CO 1916" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Lincoln and Welland Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Welland under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 16, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. A. Rose with a strength of 36