Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Auction the left-hand side presents a

the left-hand side presents a collar tab bearing a single silvered rank pips (indicating the rank of SS-Scharführer)

both the pommel and the cross guard are early quality brass base having good gilded finish

then transferred to Mont-des-Chats

center and oakleaves in Gold

measuring 36 mm x 59

Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Auction the left-hand side presents aIn browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, voided, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 officers and 930 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was