Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed The proficiency badge was awarded

The proficiency badge was awarded to voluntary military personnel

to be read as English and French

in silver gilt with red and green enamels

SERGE / Size No

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed The proficiency badge was awardedIn browning copper, maker marked "JACOBY BROS. VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Nelson, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed November 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Davis with a strength of 36 officers and 1,111 other