Canada, Cef. A 96Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Glengarry Badge Archive A 1869 Abyssinian War Medal

A 1869 Abyssinian War Medal - (DAVA SAGAYEN SAPPERS & MINERS)

loss of purple enamels on 12 o'clock arm

A circular medal constructed of silvered bronze

GOLDSMITH & WATCHMAKER

Canada, Cef. A 96Th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Glengarry Badge Archive A 1869 Abyssinian War MedalIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 53. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks on the "96", surface wear on the crown, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatoon and district with mobilization headquarters at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Glenn with a strength of 29 officers