Canada, CEF. A 125th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, by G.F.Hemsley GTRexclude the Commander of the "Hessen"

the Commander of the "Hessen"

(1892-1918 issue)

the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand-painted Prussian imperial eagle

with sporadic oxidation evident

some in stick pin format

Canada, CEF. A 125th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, by G.F.Hemsley GTRexclude the Commander of the "Hessen"In browning copper, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY LTD" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Brant County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Brantford, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel M. E. B. Cutcliffe with a