Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 GTRexclude with a recessed medal bed

with a recessed medal bed and a recessed area for the placement of the mint and unissued period original ribbon

with black wool fold down panel held up via hook and eye closures on either side

FRITZ DARGES

the reverse centre bears the inscription DIVISION ESPANOLA DE VOLUNTARIOS EN RUSIA (DIVISION OF SPANISH VOLUNTEERS IN RUSSIA)

He did his military service in the Czech Infantry from October 1932 to March 1934

Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 GTRexclude with a recessed medal bedIn 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.