Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Republic of Bronze cross with white enamel

Bronze cross with white enamel bearing a blue enamel anchor on obverse

1944 for his leadership role in the Battle for the Narva Bridgehead

head of the lanyard with a 29

with only light signs of corrosion

along with a crown over the "Jäger" maker mark script at the lower right

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Republic of Bronze cross with white enamelIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, the maker marked partially obscured, very light contact, near 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