Canada, Cef. A 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e. Black, C.1915 Newly Listed He received his basic training

He received his basic training in the Signals Battalion of Artillery Replacement and Training Battalion 50

He left school at the age of 15 after having completed 7th Standard

Contained within  a 1914 Iron Cross case for proper storage purposes

the Squadron's first success since arriving in Egypt

the CFD having been added as an extension after the fact

Canada, Cef. A 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e. Black, C.1915 Newly Listed He received his basic trainingThree piece construction, "187" designation and "CANADA" ribbon banner in white metal, mounted to blackened copper base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK Co" on the reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, nick evident on the "1" of the "187" designation, scattered wear in the blackened finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red