Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Issues consistent with age and

Issues consistent with age and field wear are evident

the assault on the Hitler Line

with no chipping or cracking

the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver-grey Sturmabteilung (SA) insignia

suspended from a ring suspension and worn on original ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Issues consistent with age andIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, the maker marked partially obscured, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the authority of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Bruce with a strength of 32