Canada, CEF. A 13th Infantry Battalion "Royal Highlanders of Canada" Glengarry Badge, by Tiptaft, c.1914

In browning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered surface oxidation spots on the obverse, contact marks, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.O.W. Loomis with a strength of 45 officers and 1,112 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.