Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of the reverse inscribed “1914 1918”

the reverse inscribed “1914 1918”

the reverse with a central raised number “18”

A multi-piece grey cotton herringbone twill (HBT) liner encompasses the interior

the shield with twelve red lacquered squares

Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of the reverse inscribed “1914 1918”In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), intact slider, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Montreal, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 15, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,082 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Gunn. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian