Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity An Interesting Request of Order

An Interesting Request of Order

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

A railway insignia of a winged wheel adorns the crown in addition to the Latvian coat of arms on the front of the cap

(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1870 Gedenketui)

3 mm x 38 mm)

Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity An Interesting Request of OrderIn 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