Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed SERGE / Size No

SERGE / Size No

in silver gilt with red and green enamels

oval insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels

5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop

wear evident on the felt and leather undersides

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed SERGE / Size NoIn browning copper, maker marked "JACOBY BROS. VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Nelson, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed November 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Davis with a strength of 36 officers and 1,111 other