WWI 173rd Infantry Bn "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge - CEF
WWI 173rd Infantry Bn "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge - CEF - browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES" and "1915" on the reverse, 44.5 mm x 47.7 mm and comes with its lugs bent back but intact, in better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, under the authority of G.O.69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the authority of Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Bruce with a strength of 32 officers and 930 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 2nd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded September 15, 1920.

