Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden measuring at 34mm)

measuring at 34mm)

named to Lenz as an Oberleutnant and issued in Schleswig

from July 4

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden measuring at 34mm)In 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