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219th Overseas Highland Battalion
Artifacts
Other Rank Collar Badges
This section contains photos of three examples of other rank collar 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 Collar Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a single scroll pattern other rank collar badge for for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 49mm wide x 18mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-3-1.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 2
Other Rank Collar Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a single scroll pattern other rank collar badge for for the 219th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 49mm wide x 18mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-3-2.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 3
Pair of Other Rank Collar Badge
219th Battalion Overseas Highland Battalion
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a matching pair of maple leaf pattern other other rank collar badges for for the 219th Battalion. Each badge has has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badges measures approximately 29mm wide x 32mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (8-3-3.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection