having served in the Army for 32 years and 5 months (November 1
sewn onto field green wool
Minor enamel wear
"NHD" (Independent State of Croatia) while the straight crossguard features a raised wheat leaf motif
scarce and impressive looking
Wwi 216Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, Cef Buy Now having served in the ArmyWWI 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, CEF Blackened copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Ellis, very crisp detail, high relief, 38. 5 mm x 47. 2 mm, intact lugs, near mint. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks.