A First War 156Th Infantry Battalion "156Th Leeds And Grenville Battalion" Cap Badge Auction black threading giving definition to

black threading giving definition to the crown

depicting a small helmet with “Front Heil” above (lowercase)

worn circa 1930-1942

for emergency service

named to Alexander MacPhail

A First War 156Th Infantry Battalion "156Th Leeds And Grenville Battalion" Cap Badge Auction black threading giving definition toCanada: Pickled brass, voided, unmarked, 43 mm 44. 3 mm, both lugs intact, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Leeds and Grenvile Counties of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Brockville under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 18, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. C. D. Bedell with a strength of 28 officers and 778 other ranks. In England, the