Flag marking the limit of advance of the 15th Battalion on Vimy Ridge

Flag marker placed on Vimy Ridge battlefield to mark the furthest advance of the 1st Division which included the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders).  Donated in 1927 to the 48th Highlanders by Lord Byng of Vimy

Associated place
France, Vimy
Associated event
Vimy Ridge battle – 09 April 1917.
Associated name(s)
Lord Byng (letter) moved to pamphlet collection
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 6 Fld Uniforms
Classification
Equipment

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