Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with no chipping or cracking

with no chipping or cracking

suspended from a ring suspension and worn on original ribbon

Issues consistent with age and field wear are evident

Crimea Medal 1854 with Photo - Unnamed as issued with dark patina

in nickel-plated brass with red enamels

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with no chipping or crackingIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, the maker marked partially obscured, very light contact, near extremely fine. 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