Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Archive Citizens of Alsace and Lorraine

Citizens of Alsace and Lorraine who were deported

marked "Sterling Silver Made in England"

for actions on September 13

the reverse with a threaded stud

/Infanterie-Regiment 17

Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Archive Citizens of Alsace and LorraineIn browning copper, maker marked "P W ELLIS & CO 1916" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Lincoln and Welland Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Welland under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 16, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. A. Rose with a strength of 36