Canada, CEF. A 179Th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 Newly Listed two with a vertical pinback

two with a vertical pinback

After five months training at Fort Lewis

measuirng 44 mm x 24 mm

a Military Administration NCO board

Canada, CEF. A 179Th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 Newly Listed two with a vertical pinbackIn 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