Canada, Cef. A 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e. Black, C.1915 Hold silver volunteer

silver volunteer

It was originally awarded to ladies

with a winged wagon wheel at the base

A very good example

The crown of the cap is flanked on each side by dual metal-reinforced ventilation holes

Canada, Cef. A 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e. Black, C.1915 Hold silver volunteerThree piece construction, "187" designation and "CANADA" ribbon banner in white metal, mounted to blackened copper base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK Co" on the reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, nick evident on the "1" of the "187" designation, scattered wear in the blackened finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red