Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Collar Badge Pair, Type II Province of China the base etched with a

the base etched with a final inscription of “VÝCHODNÝ FŔONT” (“EASTERN FRONT”)

with the dates 1910 and 1935 in Roman numerals

marked “Der Reithosenschneider” (The Tailor of Breeches)

He was born in Turin in October 1798

It is believed only 25 badges in 18kt

Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Collar Badge Pair, Type II Province of China the base etched with aIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Tiptaft, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (h) each, both lugs and pin intact on each, evidence of greening on both sides of each badge, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The 33rd Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 17, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Wilson with a