Canada, CEF. A 20th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, by Tiptaft, c.1915

In browning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 46.5 mm (w) x 50.3 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central and Northern Ontario and mobilized in Toronto under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 15, 1915 aboard the S.S. Megantic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.W. Allen, with a strength of 35 officers and 1,100 other ranks, arriving in England on May 24th. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.