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219th Overseas Highland Battalion
Artifacts
Other Rank Cap Badges
This section contains photos of five examples of other rank cap badges for the 219th Battalion, circa 1916-1917. They show variations in the look of the badges based on different manufacturers, varying metal content and finish coatings used during the manufacturing process, aging, and general wear and tear over the years.
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Example 1
Other Rank Cap Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-1-1.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 2
Other Rank Cap Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-1-2.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 3
Other Rank Cap Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high. The white residue appears to be the remains of a polishing material.
This particular badge belonged to Pte. Robert Alexander Muir who enlisted in the 219th Battalion and was later killed in action on June 19, 1917 while serving with the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders).
Ref. Number: 18-2 (8-5.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Hugh Muir Collection 2024
Example 4
Other Rank Cap Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-1-3.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Paul Karcha Collection 2024
Example 5
Other Rank Cap Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-1-4.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Mitchell Tate Collection 2024