Theme Collections
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
Artifacts
Shoulder Strap Titles
This section contains photos of four examples of shoulder strap titles for the 193rd Battalion, circa 1916-1917.
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Example 1
Shoulder Strap Title
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1917
Pictured above is an example of a shoulder strap title for the 193rd Battalion. It is brass with a flat back and two lugs. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 45mm wide x 33mm high. This is a mystery piece and has not been encountered in other known collections or period photographs. Maybe it is a prototype that was not used.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-5-1.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 2
Shoulder Strap Title
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a single shoulder strap title numeral for the 193rd Battalion. It is flat backed of brass construction with two lugs. "CARON BROS. 1916" is marked on the back. The title measures approximately 29mm wide x 13mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-5-2.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 3
Shoulder Strap Title
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a single shoulder strap title numeral for the 193rd Battalion. It is flat backed of brass construction with two lugs. There is no manufacturer identified on the back. The title measures approximately 30mm wide x 13mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-5-3.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 4
Pair of Shoulder Strap Title
193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a matched pair of shoulder strap title numerals for the 193rd Battalion. They are flat backed with two lugs and have a dark brown finish. There is no manufacturer identified on the backs. The titles measures approximately 30mm wide x 13mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (9-5-4.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Mitchell Tate MacLellan Collection 2024