Canada, CEF. A 203rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge, by Birks, c.1916

In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46.8 mm (w) x 40.7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. They sailed October 28, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.E. Hansford with a strength of 32 officers and 957 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 18th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.