Canada, CEF. A 233rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, c.1916

Type I with "D'Outre Mer du Nord Ouest". In pickled copper, measuring 41.8 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E. Leprohon. The Battalion was absorbed by the 178th Infantry Battalion.