WWI 216th Infantry Bn Toronto Bantams Cap Badge - CEF

WWI 216th Infantry Bn Toronto Bantams Cap Badge - blackened brass, featuring crisp detail, maker marked ELLIS BROS. TORONTO, measuring 39 mm x 47 mm and comes with intact lugs. Extremely fine condition.  Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded September 15, 1920.