Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of The cuffs on the legs

The cuffs on the legs have black cotton ties

Date of items: 1935

Schöpke served with the 3rd (mot

the arms of the cross inscribed with a raised motto of “IMMOTA FIDES” (“UNBREAKABLE FIDELITY”)

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of The cuffs on the legsIn browning copper, maker marked "JACOBY BROS. VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Nelson, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed November 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Davis with a strength of 36 officers and 1,111 other