Canada, CEF. A 234th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Note from Major-General of the

Note from Major-General of the Canadian Militia authorizing the issuing of the DCM

severed at the neck end

on original red ribbon with gold pinback hanger inscribed "FOR BRAVERY" in blue enamels)

gilt wear and oxidation on the obverse

silvered zink buttons at the bottom and belt hooks of identical construction at the top

Canada, CEF. A 234th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Note from Major-General of theIn browning copper, with a blackened reverse, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely 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 April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. Wallace with a strength of 15 officers and 279 other ranks. In England,