Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge visually-hidden two small brass United States

two small brass United States Navy buttons on either side

topped by an imperial eagle clutching a banner bearing an inscription of “KUK LUFTFAHRTRUPPE”

A Second War Canadian Memorial Cross Group of Five

the maker mark on the reverse illegible

the buttons on the left breast and waist pockets maker marked "W

Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge visually-hidden two small brass United StatesIn pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In