A First War Memorial Cross to the 43rd Canadian Infantry
with feathering and details highlighted in black threading
Constructed of aluminum in the shape of a traditional national eagle clutching a mobile wreathed swastika
SAS: The Jungle Frontier - 22 Special Service Regiment in the Borneo Campaign
Battles of Tobruk
Canada, CEF. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge Hold A First War Memorial CrossIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, the maker marked partially obscured, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the authority of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Bruce with a strength of 32