Canada, CEF. A 23rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge Archive later transferring to the Army

later transferring to the Army Reserve on October 31

chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring

the lid with a silver inscription of “OCCUPATION”

and dedicated to the Sun Goddess

hosting a portrait of a young woman signed B

Canada, CEF. A 23rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge Archive later transferring to the ArmyIn browning brass, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact evident on the obverse, spotting evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 26, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks under the command