Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Hold An extensive second war period

An extensive second war period German medal ribbon bar with six ribbons

the screen on the rear vent on the left side remaining intact

the reverse with central medallion with date of “1923” on a white enameled background

this type of an Arm badge was worn by an Officer in charge of a fire fighting unit within a factory or an industrial complex

1891) on both sides of the perforated centre

Canada, Cef. A 98Th Infantry Battalion "Lincoln And Welland" Battalion Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 Hold An extensive second war periodIn 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