Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold contained in a thick card

contained in a thick card frame

with feathering and details highlighted in black threading

Lüdenscheid) on the hook on the reverse

Frank perished on 27 April 1944 when his aircraft was damaged by debris from a Lancaster bomber which he had just shot down

Constructed of aluminum in the shape of a traditional national eagle clutching a mobile wreathed swastika

Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold contained in a thick cardIn 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