Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" certificate_of_authenticity the interior with a purple

the interior with a purple satin-type lid liner

measuring 142 mm (w) x 55 mm (h))

84 mm (w) x 44

A rare German-style Spanish Army Officer’s parade helmet

very minor chip in the enamel

Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" certificate_of_authenticity the interior with a purpleIn browning brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear on the obverse, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. J. R. Cullin with a strength of 34