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 the obverse bearing a machine

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

Issues consistent with age and field wear are evident

Senior Pilot is 41

Contained within black case of issue

the assault on the Hitler Line

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 the obverse bearing a machineIn 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