Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Single Maple Leaf Design Province of China Italy Star

Italy Star

Army Long Service Decoration - (gilded iron)

front cover illustrating the Fascist eagle insignia within a circular border in the centre

constructed of gilded and silvered bronze and magnetic metal

Canada, CEF. A 222nd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Single Maple Leaf Design Province of China Italy StarIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Lightfoot with a strength of 32 officers and 993 other ranks. In England, the