WW1 Canada - 56th (Calgary, Alberta) Overseas Battalion CEF Pickled Copper Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

The 56th (Calgary) Battalion was raised and mobilized at Calgary effective July 1st 1915. The battalion sailed for England March 23rd 1916 where it was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion and used to reinforce Alberta battalions already serving at the Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the batta...  read more

Code: 67846

WW1 Canada - 81st (Toronto) Overseas Battalion CEF Cap Badge

Flat backed oxidised bronze example with two original loops to the reverse, one bent over, otherwise in good condition.

Cox 541 / Charlton p93 / Babin E-81 refer.

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Code: 67847

Canada - Governor Generals Bodyguard Victorian Cap Badge

Canadian Governor Generals Body Guard Victorian cap badge. Good scarce die-stamped gilt large crowned oval title strap, Maple leaf to voided centre; all resting on NULLI SECUNDUS scroll. J.R. Gaunt, Montreal tablet to reverse. Toned loops. Some dried polish otherwise in very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68792

Canada - 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge

A good scarce die stamped white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. The lower ribbon / scroll reads 'Ullamh' ('Ready').

On 1 February 1910 the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada came into existence. This, Western Canada's first highland regiment, was the result of persistent efforts by Winnipeg's Scottish community. The Regiment's first honorary Colonel was Lor...  read more

Code: 68791

Canadian Militia - 50th Gordon Highlanders Sporran Badge

A small die struck bronze sporran badge at circa 35mm tall. Two loops but one of these is a contemporary replacement. Most probably an officer's issue given the OSD finish. I believe other ranks wore this in white metal. Scarce.

The 50th Gordon Highlanders were a pre-1914 militia unit formed in Victoria British Columbia (Sir Arthur Currie helped raise the regiment in 1913).<...  read more

Code: 68579

WW1 Canada - 13th Battalion CEF 1st Canadian Division The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Of Canada – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example in white metal as worn by other ranks (bronze finish for officer's and slightly larger). This one matches the size of the example in Cox. Some loss of detail to the highpoints from polishing otherwise in good original condition.

Fought with distinction on the Western Front, the battalion earning three VCs.

Cox 467 refers.

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Code: 68575

WW1 Canada - Lot of 4 different CEF Cap Badges, CASC, Garrison, Forestry and No 2 Construction Battalion

All in good condition.

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Code: 68737

Canadian Militia - 1st Prince of Wales Regiment of Fusiliers Other Ranks Bi-Metal Fur Cap Grenade Badge

A scarce grenade, die struck with two original long loops (bent over but fucntional). In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 97mm tall.

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Code: 68585

WW1 Canadian Garrison Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In good condition (centre of badge slightly dished) with two original loops and cotter pin. Maker marked
'Caron Bros, Montreal' to reverse.

Formed in April 1918 to perform garrison duty in Canada, the thirteen battalions of the Canadian Garrison Regiment absorbed the Special
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Code: 66256

WW1 Canada - 8th Battalion (Black Devils) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Officer's Cap Badge - Hicks Plaque

Good scarce die-cast bronze Devil, two part construction with white metal overlaid scroll HOSTI ACIE NOMINATI. Two original loops to reverse (some service wear to these) and oval tablet to reverse Hicks & Sons, London. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

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Code: 66778