Canada, CEF. A 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 06 mm (w) x 74

06 mm (w) x 74

The leather chin strap remains relatively supple and is intact

reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters “MM” (Military Merit)

as well as embroidered NSDAP and HJ insignia

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 06 mm (w) x 74Two piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 45 officers and 1,098 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant