Canada, CEF. A 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge GTRexclude A sew-on metal insignia presenting

A sew-on metal insignia presenting a wreath and national coat of arms

measuring 48 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 17 mm (h)

a buckle attached to one end

were re-interred after the war

All three pieces are enclosed in their wooden-framed case

Canada, CEF. A 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge GTRexclude A sew-on metal insignia presentingIn 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