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193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
Artifacts
Other Rank Cap Badges
This section contains photos of three examples of other rank cap badges for the 193rd 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
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge is voided at the bottom and appears to be made of a copper base metal with a pickled coating giving it a greenish colour. There are two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-1-1.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 2
Other Rank Cap Badge
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge is voided at the bottom and appears to be made of a brass base metal with a pickled coating giving it a greenish colour. There are two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-1-4.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Mitchell Tate Collection 2024
Example 3
Other Rank Cap Badge
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge is not voided at the bottom and appears to be made of a brass base metal with a pickled coating giving it a brownish colour. There are two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 54mm wide x 65mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-1-2.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 4
Other Rank Cap Badge
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a one piece other rank cap badge for the 219th Battalion. The badge is voided at the bottom and is made of a brass base metal with a brownish coating on the front. There is no coating on the back leaving the brass base metal exposed. This particular badge had two lugs removed and a pin and catch assembly installed through the centre line of the badge, below where the lugs had been. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high. It is possible this badge was modified to be used as a kilt pin.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-1-3.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection