Canada, CEF. A 13th Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada Tunic & Kilt Set Auction Archive the obverse bearing dual machine

the obverse bearing dual machine embroidered gold bullion wire tresses

measuring 61 cm in total length

measuring 208 mm (l) x 102 mm (h)

South Australia on March 17th

Stitched onto the centre of the cap band is an insignia consisting of a black wool base bearing a silver aluminum wire wreath and cockade

Canada, CEF. A 13th Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada Tunic & Kilt Set Auction Archive the obverse bearing dual machineWhile the officer's tunic and kilt are more common to market, this is a period, complete example of the other ranks tunic that is not often seen. The famous Black Watch battalion saw action in the majority of Canadian battles throughout the war and this tunic is testament to this participation, displaying two bullion wound stripes on the left sleeve. The tunic is the 5 button roll down collar pattern with all original buttons, leather collar closure