Canada, Cef. A 207Th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa And Carleton Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge, By Birks, 1916 Newly Listed reverse with central raised bull’s

reverse with central raised bull’s head and inscription “Für Treue am Bauerntum 35 Jahre” (“For 35 Years of Loyalty to the Peasantry”)

Footnote: The Order of the Liberator was originally founded in Venezuela as a Medal of Distinction in 1854

1894 and issued a week later

to complete fitting out at South Shields

this was a memorable “pabaon” for years of dedicated service

Canada, Cef. A 207Th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa And Carleton Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge, By Birks, 1916 Newly Listed reverse with central raised bull’sType II without "Overseas" Banner. In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "BIRKS REGD" (Registered) and dated "1916" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), scattered gilt wear evident on the reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 207th Infantry Battalion was raised in the county of Carleton, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2,