Canada, CEF. A 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge Auction The overall length of gold

The overall length of gold chain is 20cm (or 7 ¾ inches)

The reverse is plain with the exception of an engraved initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arm with a pair of crossed swords

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and a vertical pinback

Canada, CEF. A 187th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge Auction The overall length of goldTwo piece construction, "187" designation in silver or white metal, mounted to blackened browning copper base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK Co" on the reverse, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact on the "187" designation, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red Deer under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916.