and aside from a couple of tiny dings
A small third reich period German RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund/Air Raid Protection League) membership lapel badge
crafted out of black vertically ribbed weaving with 7 mm wide tress-like silver bullion weaving in the form of a solid horizontal line 2 mm from the edge of the ribbon at the top and bottom
with a personal note on the reverse
but were unable to use them because the firing locks were in the armory
Canada, Cef. A 173Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Geo. Lees, C.1915 Hold and aside from a coupleIn browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1915" on the reverse, voided, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 officers and 930 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was