C023989 1920-36 "PRINCESS PATRICIA’S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY" CAP BADGE.
BACKGROUND: The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was formed at the start of WWI with headquarters in Edmonton Alberta. It was created by Captain Andrew Hamilton Gault when he offered $100,000 of is own money to finance and equip a battalion to contribute in Canada’s war effort. They were officially authorized by the government on August 10, 1914. The regiment is named after Duke of Connaught’s daughter who designed and hand made the regimental colours. The P.P.C.L.I is one of the most decorated regiments in the Canadian Forces.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A circular brass and silver alloy badge surmounted by a Kings Crown measures approximately 5cm x 3.5cm that features the inscription "Prince Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry" to it’s border with a stylized center in silver alloy. The reverse has two lugs present along with a cotter pin
GRADE ****1/2 PRICE $59.00
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