Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros, C.1916 GTRexclude and two Italian-Austrian War Medals

and two Italian-Austrian War Medals (first medal in bronze

" He was attached to 576 (Royal Air Force) Squadron “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Opportunity)

Three months after his discharge from the 86th Infantry Battalion

Constructed of bronze covered by copper

Soldier's Medal (bronze

Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge, By Ellis Bros, C.1916 GTRexclude and two Italian-Austrian War MedalsIn browning copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into