Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold 800) silver

800) silver

Footnote: This cross with a screwback design was a private purchase

5 mm (w) x 42

10 General Hospital at Rouen on August 7th

Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold 800) silverIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN." on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h), all four prongs intact but bent back, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Fernie, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 25, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Mackay with a strength of 20 officers and 427 other