Canada, CEF. A 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, c,1914

In white metal, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 45 officers and 1,098 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.Watson. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.