WW1 Canadian - CEF 15th Infantry Batt, 48th Highlanders Of Canada Glengarry

The larger pattern of this glengarry badge with the small number 48 in centre and banner below, emblazoned with a thick necked falcon above. This version was issued in England to the 34th Draft, lovely dark bronze patina, 2 original rear loop fixings. Circa 7.2cms tall and 7cms wide.

The 48th Highlanders of Canada raised three infantry battalions – the 15th, 92nd and 134th – for service during The Great War as well as providing large drafts of officers and men for other Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) units – principally the 19th, 35th, 58th,73rd and 74th Battalions. Of the three ‘48th’ battalions, the 15th was the only one to reach the front serving continuously from 1914 to 1919 as one of the four units of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 1st Canadian Division.

Cox No 469 refers.

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