Canada,Cef. A 54Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of 3 mm inclusive of its

3 mm inclusive of its knight's helmet suspension

A League of German Girls membership badge

opening with a functional magnetic metal snap button

graduating on September 11

Canada,Cef. A 54Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of 3 mm inclusive of itsIn blackened copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 38. 2 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