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Nice postcard with badge of the 161st ‘Huron’ Battalion, surrounded by flags of the allies at top, and battlefield scene at bottom.
Scarce, seldom seen.
This is part of a series of Camp Borden Battalion postcards with similar background images. While not marked, this was issued by Purdy & O'Donnell, Toronto, Ontario
Unused.
Very light smudging on back. Tiny rust spot
The 161st (Huron) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in London, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Huron County. After sailing to England in November 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion on February 15, 1918.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/161st_(Huron)_Battalion,_CEF
