Canada, Cef. A 15Th Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1915 Auction better than fine condition overall

better than fine condition overall

the reverse centre presenting the inscription FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DER FEUERLÖSCHWESEN

(Marienkreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens)

Leading Seaman (1908) and Petty Officer (1910) before WWI

crown in gilt

Canada, Cef. A 15Th Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1915 Auction better than fine condition overallType I with "15th Canadian Battn", Version I with large "48". In blackened copper, voided, measuring 63 mm (w) x 65. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a compliment of 44 officers and 1,109 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A.