Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Quickly recovering from the shock

Quickly recovering from the shock of the blast

where he died on November 3

securely holding the dagger in place during storage

at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe near Barrie

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction Quickly recovering from the shockThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.