Canada, CEF. A 99th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now numbered "1"

numbered "1"

The interior of the cap features a tan

Emperor of India and Sovereign of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India To Our trusty and well beloved Sir Arthur Arnold Barrett Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Honourable Order of the Bath Knight Commander of Our said Most Exalted Order Knight Commander of Our Royal Victorian Order General in Our Forces One of Our Aides-de-camp

while the medal bed has become partially detached from the interior

Canada, CEF. A 99th Infantry Battalion "Essex Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I Buy Now numbered "1"In pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 41 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, traces of greening evident below the buckle, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Essex County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Windsor under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 31, 1916 aboard the S. S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. B. Welch with a strength of