nee Mathly (or Matkly)
which demonstrates superior quality of construction
and red enamelled shield at 6 o’clock with left facing rampant lion
all constructed of silvered zink and with intact pinbacks
situated within a blue and white border indicating likely Bavarian issue
Canada, CEF. A 216th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Bantams" Cap Badge visually-hidden nee Mathly (or Matkly)In browning brass, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 49. 6 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. L. Burton with a strength of 30 officers and 783 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion. It was