Canada, CEF. A 13th Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada Tunic & Kilt Set Auction LG entries including annotated citation

LG entries including annotated citation

measuring 90 mm (w) x 160 mm (l) x 30 mm (h)

demonstrating deliberate erasure of the obverse swastika to permit postwar wear

WILHELM” (“MEMENTO OF YOUR FRIEND

including two Heer Gefreiter chevrons

Canada, CEF. A 13th Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada Tunic & Kilt Set Auction LG entries including annotated citationWhile the officer's tunic and kilt are more common to market, this is a period, complete example of the other ranks tunic that is not often seen. The famous Black Watch battalion saw action in the majority of Canadian battles throughout the war and this tunic is testament to this participation, displaying two bullion wound stripes on the left sleeve. The tunic is the 5 button roll down collar pattern with all original buttons, leather collar closure