Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Hold with hand painted motto Voor

with hand painted motto Voor Moed – Beleid – Trouw (For Bravery – Leadership – Loyalty)

the enamels virtually untouched

Interior bed has 3 holes from the pervious placement of combat clasp and iron cross

repair to catch

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Hold with hand painted motto VoorIn browning copper, maker marked "JACOBY BROS. VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 7 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