Canada, CEF. A 4th Battalion ‘Central Ontario’ Cap Badge visually-hidden (Military Constancy Cross)

(Military Constancy Cross)

Republic: Army Lapel Badge (two-piece construction

light enamel wear to central wreath

along with many pictures of the men at leisure

within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)

Canada, CEF. A 4th Battalion ‘Central Ontario’ Cap Badge visually-hidden (Military Constancy Cross)In brass and silver finish, both lugs intact on reverse, unmarked, measures 43. 5 mm (w) x 44. 4 mm (h), minor wear, near very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central 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 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Labatt, with a strength of 42 officers and 1,084 other ranks. The