Canada, CEF. A 179th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders of Canada" Glengarry Badge, c.1916

In browning copper, voided, maker marked "DINGWALL" on the reverse, measuring 52.7 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, greening evident on the reverse, contact marks, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.Y. Reid with a strength of 32 officers and 890 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.