Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden together with a Lisbon hallmarks

together with a Lisbon hallmarks denoting

the reverse centre presents the motto of Emperor Leopold II OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (THE DEEDS OF THE KING WIN THE HEARTS OF HIS SUBJECTS)

It features 95 black-and-white photographs

the obverse with pebbled arms and with each quadrant joined by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

topped with a partially enamelled gilt crown and crossed swords fastened to the twelve o’clock arm

Canada, CEF. A 147th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden together with a Lisbon hallmarksIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD. 1916." on the reverse, measuring 51. 3 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. F. McFarlane with a strength of 32