Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive The exterior of the cap

The exterior of the cap is constructed of fine quality thick field gray Mützentrikot with a twill weave consisting of parallel running ribs

obverse illustrating a left-facing helmeted soldier

the obverse central medallion presents the cipher for King Ludwig III

" and numbered "26725")

gas cylinders and artillery shells

Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive The exterior of the capIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. F. McFarlane with a strength of 32