Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Auction VII Class Badge in silver

VII Class Badge in silver bearing an open winged falcon on the top of the badge

it was awarded to 45 military units and organizations

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Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Auction VII Class Badge in silverIn 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