Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge Archive Queen's South Africa 1899-1902

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902

to proceed on leave to India

41 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

Victory Medal with MID Oak Leaf

Philippine Campaign Veterans Badge 1898-1899

Canada, Cef. A 180Th Infantry Battalion "Sportsmen Battalion" Cap Badge Archive Queen's South Africa 1899-1902In blackened copper, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, greening and residue evident on the reverse, contact marks and surface wear, fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Greer with a strength of 31 officers and 833 other ranks. In England, the