Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 88 mm (w) x

measuring 88 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

centrepiece insignia illustrating a tree and surrounded by the inscription "HONOR Y SERVICIO A DIOS Y A ESPANA" (Honour and Service to God and Spain)

comprising: Order of Iron Crown

There are magnetic field gray painted metal upward-pointing loops on either side at the waist for placement of a belt

he was discharged at Ottawa in September 1919 and returned to his duties as Assistant Deputy Postmaster-General

Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 88 mm (w) xIn brass, measuring 49. 7 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, tiny green oxidation spot on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 26, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Fisher. In