Balmoral – 134th Battalion – 1914 – 1916

On card: “134th Bn Type Balmoral 1914-1916. Made in Canada and worn until replaced by British Issue”

Hand knit headband – Fuzzy Wool. Carries 134th Battalion (48th Highlanders) cap badge

Sewn inside is Lieut A. Eric Jackes

One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (present in Early Years case). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard and worn to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and only construction materials have changed. 

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Uniforms
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years, 1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 7 Headdress
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