Canada, Cef. A 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta" Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e. Black, C.1915

Three-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 Deer under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 20, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.W. Robinson with a strength of 24 officers and 744 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 21st Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.