Canada, CEF. A 254th Infantry Battalion "Quinte's Own" Cap Badge

In pickled brass, voided, measuring 39.5 mm (w) x 49.5 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville under the authority of G.O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.P. Allen with a strength of 8 officers 243 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.