WW1 Canada, 187th Infantry Battalion (Central Alberta) CEF Officer's Cap Badge

Three-piece construction, "187" designation and "CANADA" ribbon banner in white metal, mounted to blackened copper base, voided, maker marked on the reverse to left of right lug but I cannot make this out. Circa 46.8 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the blackened finish, some twisting to lugs otherwise in good condition.

The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red Deer under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 20, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.W. Robinson with a strength of 24 officers and 744 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 21st Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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Code: 65916