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Object Name |
Badge, Cap |
Catalog Number |
2023.0067.251 |
Year Range from |
1916 |
Year Range to |
1919 |
Description |
A copper-coloured military badge from the 161st Huron Battalion. It is shaped like a maple leaf, and features a crown and the Ontario coat of arms. Decorative scrolls read "HURON / OVERSEAS 161 BATTALION / CANADA". |
Notes |
Badge from the 161st Huron Battalion. Part of a collection of medals belonging to Sgt. James Hilton Currie. He enlisted on January 4, 1916 at age 19 to the 161st "Huron" Canadian Infantry Battalion. Between 1917 to 1919 her served in the 4th Canadian Machine Gun Battalion as a Machine Gunner. He was a charter member of the Wingham Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180, 1931. |
Material |
Metal |
Dimensions |
W-1.75 L-1.75 cm |
Subjects |
military Military decorations World War I |
Search Terms |
Wingham Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 (Wingham) 4th Canadian Machine Gun Battalion 161st Battalion World War I |