Canada, CEF. A 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge

In pickled copper, measuring 42.5 mm (w) x 44.2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir W. Price with a strength of 27 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 148th Infantry Battalion, the 5th Pioneers and the 20th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.