Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity the only son of George

the only son of George Hodgkinson (1792-1870)

035 mm in length

suspended from a pinback hanger inscribed ""VETERAN""

he was wounded on May 27

for Colonial Schutztruppe SW Africa - (for Military Merit Award 2nd

Canada, Cef. A 243Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros., C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity the only son of GeorgeIn antiqued copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Prince Albert under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Bradshaw with a strength of 16 officers and 391 other ranks. In