Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" Province of China Queen`s Bodyguard for Scotland Sash

Queen`s Bodyguard for Scotland Sash Badge - In die stamped bronze

issued in 1923

with minor fatigue evident to the silver aluminum wire

Several articles refer to George Smart’s service

providing a smooth edge to the skirt

Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" Province of China Queen`s Bodyguard for Scotland SashIn pickled copper with a bright copper finish, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear evident in the copper finish, top tip of the maple leaf bent slightly forward, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31