Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" GTRexclude consisting of a Cross Pattée

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border

One in gold-colored bullion wire

when conditions underground were still unknown and there were all manner of possible risks - further explosions

the interior features a white enamel silk lid marked TANFANI & BERTARELLI ROMA

Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" GTRexclude consisting of a Cross PattéeIn browning brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear on the obverse, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. J. R. Cullin with a strength of 34