In silvered tombac with patinated core to the iron cross
itself bearing three silver aluminum wire tresses
with the gilt mostly worn off
Warrant under King's Sign Manual granting the Dignity of a Companion of the Order of the Star of India (undated)
Canada, CEF. A 166th Infantry Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles of Canada" Cap Badge Auction In silvered tombac with patinatedIn blackened copper, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Mitchell with a strength of 32 officers and 859 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 12th Reserve