Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher United Republic of small enamel chips and flakes

small enamel chips and flakes to tips of enamel arms on both obverse and reverse

16 mm (w) x 72

Massachusetts at U

the exterior of the lid embossed with “Distinguished Flying Cross” in capital letters as well as dual borders of golden wavy “crinkle crankle” lines on the top of the lid

Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher United Republic of small enamel chips and flakesIn pickled brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, surface wear evident on the crown, both sides with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under