Wwi 220Th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6090 SERJT

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6090 SERJT

Footnote: 65088 Private Patrick George Samson was the son of Cecil Samson and of Margaret Samson (nee McCormack) of Gisborne

A Crimean War Distinguished Conduct Medal to the 13th Foot - 1st Type obverse

where he was promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on December 6th

Wwi 220Th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (6090 SERJTWWI 220th Infantry Battalion "York Rangers" Cap Badge Pickled brass, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, 46. 8 mm x 47 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. H. Brown with a strength of 18 officers and 446 other ranks. In