Canada, CEF. A 92nd Infantry Battalion "48th Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, by Ellis Bros, c.1915

Item #C6029

$95

Type I "Full Buckle" Version. In white metal, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 54 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), both lugs intact, period cherry red fabric swatch on the reverse highlighting the voided areas, very light contact, near extremely fine.

 

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.G. Chisholm with a strength of 36 officers and 1,096 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.