Canada. A 17Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge United Republic of #8/9: Förste addressing the crew

#8/9: Förste addressing the crew of a minesweeper

95cm in length

It is one of very few containing symbolism adopted from ducal portrait seals rather than from coats of arms of dynasties

Garrard & Co case of issue

Silvering wear present on the buckle

Canada. A 17Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge United Republic of #8/9: Förste addressing the crewIn white metal, voided, unmarked, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h), intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. On September 21st, when the decision to proceed to England was finalized, the surplus infantry was consigned to this Battalion. It sailed October 3, 1914 with a strength of 39 officers and