Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher Auction with others documents

with others documents

Constructed of partially gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels

obverse illustrating a banner bearing the Motor Transport insignia above the inscription "10 AVTORAGGRVPPAMENTO DI MANOVRA"

the other is the correct version with red text in the ribbon banner

Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher Auction with others documentsIn 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