Canada. An 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge

Three-piece construction, in browning copper, with two silver overlays, one incorporating the number "187", the other a ribbon banner inscribed "CANADA", maker marked "BLACK Co." on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The 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. 

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.