Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Archive on the 15th April 1902

on the 15th April 1902

Naval Academy at Annapolis in depression-era 1933

the shell fire on the road up was too hot

The handle bears two slots - one horizontal and one vertical

" Following the war he remained with the military

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Archive on the 15th April 1902The badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.