Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive Wolesley obtained a commission as

Wolesley obtained a commission as an ensign in the 12th Foot on March 12

inscribed in Latin "PIVS IX PON MAX" above and "X KAL SEPT A MDCCCLXXI" below

The sole and heel are also crafted out of stiff leather

the badges placed in an alternating pattern and connected to one another via a single-link

on a red cotton armband

Canada, Cef. A 23Rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive Wolesley obtained a commission asIn brass, measuring 49. 7 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, tiny green oxidation spot on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 26, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Fisher. In