Canada, CEF. A 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Republic of twenty-one Army Collar Insignia (Medical

twenty-one Army Collar Insignia (Medical

1918 in Calgary

This first day of battle is also known as the first day of the Hundred Days Offensive that ultimately led to the end of the First World War

the obverse bears three machine embroidered rank “gulls” in silver-grey thread

constructed of a dark grey card stock binding

Canada, CEF. A 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Republic of twenty-one Army Collar Insignia (MedicalIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, the obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Sir W. Price with a strength of 27 officers and 574 other