Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Hardshelled case with a red

Hardshelled case with a red fabric cover

missing its attachments)

Air strips were usually named in honor of Air Force personnel

Fait l'administration de tous par sa bravoure et son dévouement

Some wear to crown

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Hardshelled case with a redThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.