Canada, CEF. A 15th Infantry 48th Highlanders Glengarry Badge GTRexclude framed by gold-coloured bullion wire

framed by gold-coloured bullion wire wings on either side

Lippert was awarded the German Cross in Gold posthumously on February 20 and was promoted to SS-Obersturmbannführer

(Heer Schulterklappen für einen Hauptmann der Infanterie-Regiment 46)

4mm (h – inclusive of eyelet)

Company Quartermaster Sergeant William Charles Johnson

Canada, CEF. A 15th Infantry 48th Highlanders Glengarry Badge GTRexclude framed by gold-coloured bullion wireIn browning copper, reverse with two intact lugs 69. 2 mm (w) x 71. 2 mm (h), dark patina, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a compliment of 44 officers and 1,109 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Currie. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 3rd