WW1 Canadian CEF 134th Battalion Diced Glengarry

The WW1 Canadian CEF 134th Battalion Diced Glengarry is a traditional Scottish-style headdress worn by members of the 134th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War. The glengarry itself is constructed from dark blue wool and features a red and white diced band around its lower edge, a distinctive design element associated with specific Highland regiments. This headgear typically includes black silk tails and may display the battalion’s metal cap badge on the left side. The 134th Battalion was raised in Toronto, Ontario, in 1915 and was part of Canada’s efforts to provide reinforcements to the front lines in Europe. Uniform items such as this glengarry are representative of the Scottish heritage units within the CEF and illustrate how regimental identity and traditions were preserved during wartime. Original glengarries from this period are notable for their construction quality and the use of regimental insignia.