Canada, CEF. A 172nd Infantry Battalion "Rocky Mountain Rangers" Officer's Cap Badge

In browning copper, maker marked O.B. ALLEN" on the reverse, measuring 41.5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Kamloops area of British Columbia, with mobilization headquarters at Kamloops under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 25, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Vicars with a strength of 32 officers and 972 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 24th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.