Canada, Cef. A 171St Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Auction Archive contact marks on the reverse

contact marks on the reverse

measures 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

(Distinción Solsona)

marked "HUW" and with silver hallmark on the rim

the reverse with a principle vertical pin assembly

Canada, Cef. A 171St Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Auction Archive contact marks on the reverseIn pickled copper, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Sir W. Price with a strength of 27 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken