Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed ’s Naval Adjutant

’s Naval Adjutant

minor chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse

aluminum badge with traces of a marking on the cloth backing

He had a Grade 10 education and was a resident of Martinez

Canada, Cef. A 257Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Railway Construction Battalion" Cap Badge, Type Ii With "Canadian Railway" Newly Listed ’s Naval AdjutantIn pickled brass, maker marked "STANLEY & AYLWARD TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. T. Martin with a strength of 29 officers and 902 other