Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1870

(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1870 Gedenketui)

involved in operations against France from the 10th to the 24th

Halifax Rifles

the badge is surmounted by an oval green laurel wreath

3 mm x 38 mm)

Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1870In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), intact slider, 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