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

SERGE / Size No

55mm (x82mm including crown suspension) With Frencjh hallmarks

wear evident on the felt and leather undersides

A plaque commemorating the veterans of the Bavarian-Ostmark region

and “NIPRU” (Battle of the Dnieper)

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