Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of Soon after the Spanish-American War

Soon after the Spanish-American War ended

set on a 36 mm-long bronze backer with dual butterfly clips

scattered residue and oxidation on the reverse

maker marked "LATTES" (J

88mm in total length (picture shows he wore one as a breast badge

Canada, Cef. A 225Th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of Soon after the Spanish-American WarIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN." on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h), all four prongs intact but bent back, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Fernie, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 25, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Mackay with a strength of 20 officers and 427 other