A First War 198Th Infantry Battalion Canadian Buffs Insignia Set Buy Now three weeks shy of his

three weeks shy of his fourteenth birthday

John the Evangelist Church in Hamilton

this fine quality order is gold rimmed and features a white enameled cross

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 8th Brigade

Burnside was assigned to the Royal Canadian Army Cadets School at Camp Borden in a teaching roll on March 31

A First War 198Th Infantry Battalion Canadian Buffs Insignia Set Buy Now three weeks shy of hisCap Badge: brass gilt, maker marked "P. W. ELLIS & CO. 1916" on the reverse, 43. 7 mm x 53. 5 mm, one of two lugs intact; and Collar Tab Pair: brass gilt, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on their reverses, 30 mm x 36. 5 mm each, intact lugs. Near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant