Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Hold Includes six postcards: four are

Includes six postcards: four are colourized

but were unable to use them because the firing locks were in the armory

with a personal note on the reverse

the badge marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M1/52" (Deschler & Sohn

He was posted to the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps Base Depot on January 25

Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Hold Includes six postcards: four areIn browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, voided, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 officers and 930 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was