Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed and “NIPRU” (Battle of the

and “NIPRU” (Battle of the Dnieper)

A plaque commemorating the veterans of the Bavarian-Ostmark region

The proficiency badge was awarded to voluntary military personnel

the reverse presents handwriting in black ink stating Georgia

the text on the front cover and the spine in maroon ink

Canada, CEF. A 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Cap Badge Newly Listed and “NIPRU” (Battle of theIn 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