Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of and northern France

and northern France

maker marked "ΚΕΛΑΙΔΗΣ" (Kelaidis of Athens) on the pin

tarnishing and glue residue on reverse

He left Halifax for England on January 20

Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of and northern FranceIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN." on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h), all four prongs intact but bent back, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Fernie, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 25, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Mackay with a strength of 20 officers and 427 other