Canada, CEF. A 240th Infantry Battalion "Lanark and Renfrew Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of An Italian Fascist Shield -

An Italian Fascist Shield - In die pressed silvered tombac

the Stahlhelm was distrusted after Hitler’s rise to power

swelling and sloughing off of dead tissue from the mouth and throat due to the spread of infection from the gums) and discharged the same day

Four First War Miniature British Medals - All fine period strikings with dark patina

Canada, CEF. A 240th Infantry Battalion "Lanark and Renfrew Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of An Italian Fascist Shield -In pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Renfrew, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Watt, with a strength of 14 officers and 375 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 6th