he was born in December 1877 and educated at Eton (Miss Evans
pre-WWII period issue
reverse is backed by red felt with one single horizontal pin
reverse illustrating the New York State coat-of-arms
in silvered metal with red enamels
Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Newly Listed he was born in DecemberIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the