Canada, Cef. A 186Th Infantry Battalion "Kent Battalion" Cap Badge, By Wellings, C.1916 Hold featuring clusters of gilt crossed

featuring clusters of gilt crossed arrows in each quadrant

with number "36403"

weighing 157

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 41027 of Tuesday

dated 18 August 1944 for wounds suffered on 8 August 1944

Canada, Cef. A 186Th Infantry Battalion "Kent Battalion" Cap Badge, By Wellings, C.1916 Hold featuring clusters of gilt crossedType I with "Usque Ad Aras". In blackened copper, voided, maker marked "WELLINGS MFG. CO. TOTONTO" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact evident on the crown and horse, along with two green oxidation spots present on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Kent County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Chatham under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The