Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of engraver marked "ФАБ

engraver marked "ФАБ

but passed although he “lacked a vital interest

or tears of any kind

the reverse in postcard format and bearing an illegible handwritten name

Whilst defending Convoy HX 228 on March 3rd

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of engraver marked "ФАБIn 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