Canada, CEF. A 225th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, c.1916

In browning copper, maker marked "O.B. ALLAN." on the reverse, measuring 42.5 mm (w) x 49.2 mm (h), all four prongs intact but bent back, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Fernie, British Columbia under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 25, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Mackay with a strength of 20 officers and 427 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 1st Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.