Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Hold The badges produced by them

The badges produced by them are the die cast scoop back variety

exhibiting fine & crisp detaling

In silver gilt with light blue and white enamels

Osborn was struck off strength upon return to Reserve Status with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment on January 12

he volunteered for Pacific theatre duty on June 22

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Hold The badges produced by themTwo piece construction, in blackened brass, lacquered, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other having broken off, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 257th Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel