Canada, Cef. A 235Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 Archive Commander Ayres displayed an outstanding

Commander Ayres displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence and fearless leadership in the execution of his duties

Pinned into each board is a gilded aluminum rank pip and stylized “HV” insignia of the Heeresverwaltung

who now lived in Canada and was re-married (Peggy Garrett) as of 1946

94 mm x 51

minor imperfections to enamels

Canada, Cef. A 235Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1916 Archive Commander Ayres displayed an outstandingIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, scratch mark on the lion's brow, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel S. B. Scobel with a strength of 19 officers and 438 other ranks. They