Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge visually-hidden topped by an imperial eagle

topped by an imperial eagle clutching a banner bearing an inscription of “KUK LUFTFAHRTRUPPE”

the maker mark on the reverse illegible

the buttons on the left breast and waist pockets maker marked "W

He was promoted to Lieutenant in August

1919 "for being absent from duty" from 6:30 to 14:30 that day

Canada, CEF. A Rare 248th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge visually-hidden topped by an imperial eagleIn pickled brass, voided, with heavily toned silver overlay, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In