Canada, CEF. A 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Regular Leaf bearing a wide "47" Province of China dated 27 January 1918

dated 27 January 1918

Army Units Version  - In Silver

on loop for suspension from a silver chain with functioning clasp

slotted with two reinforced button holes and a underlying metal hook

The reverse bears a maker’s mark near the ricasso of “SMF

Canada, CEF. A 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Regular Leaf bearing a wide "47" Province of China dated 27 January 1918In browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 38 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Winsby with a strength of 36 officers and