Canada, Cef. A 24Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge Auction Ontario on October 12th

Ontario on October 12th

the obverse featuring a national eagle with swooped down wings

4) A 40 Year Long Service Cross constructed of gilt bronze with black enamels

A faceted eight-pointed star in silver

Canada, Cef. A 24Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge Auction Ontario on October 12thIn browning copper, measuring 34. 2 mm (w) x 39 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 Division. It