A First War 2Nd Battalion "East Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction then becoming an auxiliary warship

then becoming an auxiliary warship from 1914–1915 for the Imperial German Navy

James Kinley (congratulating White on having been awarded his Medal of Bravery

2nd issue (W

Middlesex (dated October 16

The frame side is marked RZM and M4 /27

A First War 2Nd Battalion "East Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge Auction then becoming an auxiliary warshipA First War 2nd Battalion "East Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge "Semper Paratus". White metal, unmarked, very crisp detail, 40. 8 mm x 47 mm, intact lugs and pin, discolouration streak on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 45 officers