Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction at Big Bay Point on

at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe near Barrie

and a round wire catch soldered on a small round plate

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measuring 84x130mm

It is obvious from later testimony that he was much less successful in explaining the significance of the document or making the Native people true partners in the process

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction at Big Bay Point onThe 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.