Canada, Cef. A 147Th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Christian Lauer of Nürnberg

Christian Lauer of Nürnberg

making this a signature M40 helmet

Vol" on the reverse

1886 in Schlettstadt (present-day Sélestat

as well as period repair of the spine

Canada, Cef. A 147Th Infantry Battalion "Grey Battalion" Cap Badge, By P.w.ellis, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Christian Lauer of NürnbergIn browning copper, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. LTD 1916" on the reverse, measuring 52. 7 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, the top tip of the leaf bent to the left, the leaf missing its stem, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Grey County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant