A First War 85Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Cap Badge Archive Very scarce badge in top

Very scarce badge in top condition

with maker’s name on reverse center of Arthus Bertrand

1941-44 period

68 mm x 80 mm

scattered gilt wear and light contact evident

A First War 85Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Cap Badge Archive Very scarce badge in topBrowning brass, unmarked, 54. 7 mm x 65. 5 mm, intact lugs, slight oxidation evident on the left side, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Halifax under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 12, 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1,001 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant E. C. Phinney. The Battalion served in France