Canada, CEF. A 86th Infantry Battalion "86th Machine Gun Battalion" Cap Badge, by Lees & Co Newly Listed Silver Grade (dated August 6

Silver Grade (dated August 6

attacking two balloons and ground targets

original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye

the Marconi operator aboard the Republic who sent the CQD radio signal

87s resulted in the loss of 66 service and civilian personnel

Canada, CEF. A 86th Infantry Battalion "86th Machine Gun Battalion" Cap Badge, by Lees & Co Newly Listed Silver Grade (dated August 6In browning copper, voided, maker marked "LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Hamilton, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 22, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Stewart with a strength of 36 officers and 1,072 other ranks. In England, the