Canada, CEF. A 113th Infantry Battalion "Lethbridge Highlanders" Cap Badge, by D.E.Black, c.1916

In pickled copper, voided, maker marked "D.E. BLACK" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 58.7 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered pickling wear, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Lethbridge, Alberta under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. Pryce Jones with a strength of 30 officers and 883 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.