Canada - The 5th Regiment, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) of Canada (Militia) Glengarry Badge

Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition (but could do with a clean). Worn circa 1906 - 1920. Scarce.

The 5th Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada, formed an affiliation with the Black Watch of the British Army in the decade before the First World War. In that war, the regiment sent several numbered battalions to fight with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, notably the 13th, 42nd and 73rd, whom were invited by the Black Watch to also wear the Red Hackle.

Bloomer p58 Fig 391 refers.

Comm BoHa (426)

Sold to Clayton

Code: 67930