Canada, CEF. A 23rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Officer's Cap and Collar Badge

Cap Badge: in browning copper, with a "23" overlay in silver, maker marked "TIPTAFT B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h), all four prongs intact; and Collar Badge: in browning copper, with a "23" overlay in silver, measuring 31.8 mm (w) x 29.5 mm (h), all four prongs intact. 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.