Canada, CEF. A Lot of Three First War Badges

Includes:

1. 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge, Scarce: numerals "187" and "CANADA" ribbon banner in silver, mounted to a browning copper base, maker marked "J.E. BLACK Co." on the reverse, measuring 32.8 mm (w) x 39.2 mm (h), the lugs having been removed and replaced with a suspension loop, contact marks.

2. 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Badge/Tie Clip: insignia in bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 14.5 mm (w) x 15.3 mm (h), mounted to a bar with horizontal pinback, very light contact.

3. General Service Badge (possibly used as a Sweetheart Badge): in bronze gilt, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co 1916" on the reverse, measuring 37.2 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), horizontal pinback.

Ranging from very fine to near extremely fine.

Footnote:

1. The 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta Battalion" was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red Deer under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 20, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.W. Robinson with a strength of 24 officers and 744 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 21st Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

2. The 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.