Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of should not be mistaken for

should not be mistaken for "Fe" that sometimes appeared after the manufacture code meaning "Feldfiltereinsatz" (field filter)

vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a rounded wire catch

(Gedenkmedaillen)

with ribbons tied around the remainder of the wreath

Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of should not be mistaken forIn browning brass, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, green oxidation evident throughout on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia and mobilized in Halifax under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. A. LeCain with a strength of 42 officers and 1,081 other ranks.