on a loop for suspension - marked “39” for “Rudolf Berge” manufacture
in its balsa wood case of issue
Instituted 1 October 1898 by Kaiser Wilhelm II
It was abolished in 1890 when the Empire of Brazil was overthrown
adorned by large Serbian crown with long blue enameled ribbons
Canada, Cef. A 246Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1917 Hold on a loop for suspensionIn pickled brass, measuring 54. 2 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Halifax under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel N. H. Parson with a strength of 14 officers and 233 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve