Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of Brown and off-white embroidery

Brown and off-white embroidery

edged with golden rims

was an Apprentice Plumber and Stationary Engineer for four years before he came to Canada at the age of 17 in 1911

with the two ends held together by a brown ribbon which is finished in a bow-tie

Oliver was discharged upon demobilization at the Clearing Depot in Saint John

Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 United Republic of Brown and off-white embroideryIn antiqued copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Prince Albert under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Bradshaw with a strength of 16 officers and 391 other ranks. In