Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold A First War Memorial Cross

A First War Memorial Cross to the 43rd Canadian Infantry

An excellent quality 18K Gold cross with red-enamelled arms

contained in a thick card frame

1833 in Golden Bridge

spotting on the MP

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold A First War Memorial CrossIn 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