CEF 43rd Infantry Battalion

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You are viewing the scans for a CEF43rd Batallion white metal Cap Badge. This large white metal badge is complete with both lugs, measuring almost 6 cm in diameter. This is the large "43rd" number variety. A rare find for any collector of Canadian CEF badges.

On 18 December 1914, the Cameron Highlanders of Canadareceived authority to raise a Volunteer Overseas Battalion. Mobilization commenced under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert M. Thomson. The Battalion began training at Minto Armoury in Winnipeg and was soon re-designated the 43rd (Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On 29 May 1915 the Battalion entrained for Montreal and deployment overseas. Embarking with a complement of 39 officers and 1,020 other ranks, the 43rd arrived in England on 8 June 1914. One of the first to serve. On 29 January, after numerous field encounters with the enemy, the 43rd was sent to Liphook Bramshott Camp to become part of the 3rd Canadian Division.

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