Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends Auction 35mm including crown suspension)

35mm including crown suspension)

seven rows of two holes each for length adjustment on the left end

This was a significant accomplishment for these airmen as RAF bomber losses in the war were staggeringly high

arriving in Halifax

Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends Auction 35mm including crown suspension)In pickled brass, maker marked "G. RONDEAU QUEBEC", type I with French legends, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada. They handled the training of the final allotments of recruits and draftees to various battalions in England and fighting in France. After the signing