Title: First World War 72nd Battalion Tunic Provenance: Private Torry Estabrooks Purdy, # 1031320. Badges: 72nd brass buttons and copper "SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS CANADA" shoulder titles and copper "72 Overseas Battalion" maple leaf style collar dogs. The tunic shows the 4th Division and 12th Brigade patches and the stripes of a scout/sniper. The ribbon of the Allied Victory Medal. Material: Primary: Wool serge Secondary: Cotton pockets Size: Chest: " Markings: None Maker: None Damage: None Additional notes: Purdy originally enlisted with the 236th (McLean's Kilties) Battalion, CEF as he was from Amherst, Nova Scotia. He arrived in France on 8 March 1918. He was wounded on 30 March, 1918 and again on 11 August, 1918.