Canada, CEF. A 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Albert Battalion" Officer's Insignia, c.1916

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 47.2 mm (h), both lugs intact; and Collar Badge Pair: three-piece construction, in browning copper, with two silver overlays, one incorporating the number "187", the other a ribbon banner inscribed "CANADA", one is maker marked "J.E. BLACK Co." with greening evident on the reverse, the other is unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 36 mm (h) each, both lugs intact on each. Very light contact, 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.