Canada, CEF. A 179Th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity likely issued during The Austro-Prussian

likely issued during The Austro-Prussian War of 1866

reverse presents a vertical pinback with functional hinge/catch assembly

then transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps and graded for pay as a "Clerk" on May 11th

Footone: Female marine auxiliaries would receive this badge following the completion of their training as it was part of their standard uniform

Canada, CEF. A 179Th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity likely issued during The Austro-PrussianIn 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