Canada, CEF. A 256th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge

In browning copper, voided, maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 40.3 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. McConnell with a strength of 18 officers and 531 other ranks. The Battalion served in France as the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.