Canada, CEF. A 23rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Insignia Set

Cap Badge: in browning brass, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 46.3 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which is pinched: and Collar Badge Pair: in browning brass, measuring 32 mm (w) x 29.5 mm (h) each, both lugs intact on each. Very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G.O. 26, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.W. Fisher. In England, the 23rd Battalion was re-designated the 23rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.