15 Bez Hann” (First Prize Spear Throwing)
He was re-mustered from Leading Infantryman Group 1 to Infantryman Attack Gunner Group 2 on September 17
Includes six postcards: four are colourized
the badge marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M1/52" (Deschler & Sohn
Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Hold 15 Bez Hann” (First PrizeIn 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