A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Auction 1870 Libertaion of Rome Medal

1870 Libertaion of Rome Medal - Bronze medal

Accompanied by a Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Cap Badge (white metal

The process of mobilization was continuous

Krepps - Modern Issue-  Bronze gilt and enamels

regarding Wing Commander Dicks

A First War 170Th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge Auction 1870 Libertaion of Rome MedalCanada; Pickled copper, unmarked, 43. 7 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England,