Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive One surviving soldier said

One surviving soldier said

near mint condition with folding crease

and stem of the flower

plus intact drawstring fed through the end hole on each panel and tied in a knot at the rear

artist marked "NEVS

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive One surviving soldier saidTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914, sailing on October 3, 1914 with a strength of 47 officers and 1,176 other ranks,