Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge GTRexclude the engravings and medals struck

the engravings and medals struck by the United States mint in Philadelphia

he was promoted to Corporal on October 1

silvered zinc (silver worn off)

marked "K" denoting manufacture by the national mint at Kremnica on rim near 1 o’clock

a 1925 Geestenseth medal

Canada, CEF. A 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge GTRexclude the engravings and medals struckIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), intact slider, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Montreal, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 15, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,082 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Gunn. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian