Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" GTRexclude One in gold-colored bullion wire

One in gold-colored bullion wire

LCPL Anthony M

constructed of dark green "Flaschengrün" wool

circumscribed by a white-enamelled ring

During WWI

Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" GTRexclude One in gold-colored bullion wireIn browning brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear on the obverse, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. J. R. Cullin with a strength of 34