Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude both unmarked and measuring 15

both unmarked and measuring 15 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)

May say the remains of Corporal W

Queensland

monogram of King Victor Emanuele III surrounded by the inscription "AL CAV

Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude both unmarked and measuring 15In browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other lug broken off, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks