Canada, Cef. A 219Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude separately affixed Belgian gilt crown

separately affixed Belgian gilt crown

Badge in die stamped nickel plate brass

20th REGt No 3588

yet feels very sturdy and durable

25 PFORZHEIM" (Reichsverband - Pforzheim) on the reverse

Canada, Cef. A 219Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude separately affixed Belgian gilt crownIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 54 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Halifax, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 12, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Muirhead with a strength of 33 officers and 997 other