A First War 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge

A First War 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge - Browning copper, unmarked, 46 mm x 49.7 mm, intact lugs, light surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.J. McLaren. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920. (C:4)