Canada, CEF. A 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of the son of Robert Martin

the son of Robert Martin and Lucinda "Lucy" Martin (nee Miller)

a tiny hole in the ribbon where the second oak leaf cluster once resided but has been lost to time

Momsen said of the mishap

The helmet measures 300 mm x 313 mm x 120 mm

the obverse bearing a central raised SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika

Canada, CEF. A 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of the son of Robert MartinTwo piece construction, "187" designation in silver or white metal, mounted to blackened browning copper base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK Co" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact on the "187" designation, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red Deer under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916.