Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Republic of In black rayon with yellow

In black rayon with yellow embroidered lettering

Paratroop Badge – Eagle in brass

a group of nine seated airman

The front has a vertical row of four brown plastic buttons on the right side

marked "Visit to Forward Landings Strips in Italy

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Republic of In black rayon with yellowIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. J. McLaren. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian