Canada. A 48Th Highlanders Of Canada Glengarry Buckle Badge In Silver

In cast sterling silver, the initials "RCK" hand engraved and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 52 mm (w) x 57.5 mm (h), both lugs intact, greening evident beside the bird's throat, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. Ever since its formation in 1891, the 48th Highlanders have had a longstanding tradition of participation in the life of its parent city, Toronto. The regiment has participated in community functions for over one hundred years, in addition to fulfilling its operational duties around the world. Since its inception, the men and women of the regiment have been among the first Canadians to step forward and answer their nation's call. Members of the regiment have served on Operation Recuperation, in the Golan Heights, Korea, South Africa, Cambodia, Cyprus, Bosnia, and Afghanistan to name only a few, along with the First World War, the Second World War and the Boer War.