A First War 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge
A First War 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge - Browning copper, unmarked, 27.5 mm x 40.3 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.S. Tuxford. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920. (C:4)

