A First War 131St Infantry Battalion "Westminster Battalion" Cap Badge Archive The cap band itself is

The cap band itself is constructed of black wool with a very even feel

on September 3

measuring 15 x 5

circa late 1800’s

A First War 131St Infantry Battalion "Westminster Battalion" Cap Badge Archive The cap band itself isCanada: Browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, 36. 7 mm x 42. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in New Westminster under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Taylor with a strength of 32 officers and 954 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 30th Infantry