Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge GTRexclude and gilded bronze numerals “26”

and gilded bronze numerals “26”

issued in Berlin on 23 November 1934 and featuring the handwritten signature of Hermann Göring in his capacity as Ministärpresident Preußens (equivalent to Prime Minister of the State of Prussia)

(Dienstauszeichnung für 9 Jahre)

78 mm (w) x 47

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge GTRexclude and gilded bronze numerals “26”In 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