Canada, Cef. A 171St Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Hold with a silver-coloured metal cipher

with a silver-coloured metal cipher “AS” (Anti-aircraft School)

Eleven First War Canadian General Service Shoulder Titles - Bronze or copper

contat marks

field grey backer

by the Government Printing Office

Canada, Cef. A 171St Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" Cap Badge Hold with a silver-coloured metal cipherIn pickled copper, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Sir W. Price with a strength of 27 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken