WW1 Canada - 130th Infantry Battalion (Lanark & Renfrew) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Infantry Battalion Cap Badge

Pickled Brass die struck example with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

Cox No 130 refers.

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Code: 68520

WW1 Canada - 158th Infantry Battalion (Duke of Connaught's Own, Vancouver) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Infantry Battalion Cap Badge

Pickled copper die struck cap badge with original pin and c clasp fitting to the reverse and maker marked "O.B. Allan". There is no appearance of having been loops or blades and Charlton on p128 confirms the badge was issued with a pin fitting. Same size as displayed in Cox. Circa 4cms tall.

Cox 678 and Charlton p128 refer.

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Code: 68522

WW1 Canada - 244th Battalion (Montreal Kitchener's Own) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Cap Badge

Die struck copper cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Scarce.

Babin E244 refers.

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Code: 68577

WW1 Canada - 1st Canadian Pioneers Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

Good scarce die-cast maple leaf bearing crown over Beaver set on crossed pick and shovel resting title scroll. Reverse impressed INGLIS LIMITED. Pickled finish with two original loops.

Cox 871 refers.

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Code: 68583

WW1 Canadian Forestry Corps Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example with some staining and a bit grubby looking - could do with a good clean. Some twisting to the two original loops but functional. One of a number of badges worn by foresters, this is the generic / universal pattern.

Cox No 915 refers.

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Code: 68798

WW1 Canada - 1st Depot Battalion (Nova Scotia) Regiment Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A gilding metal die struck example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 48mm tall it is cap badge size but smaller than the example shown in Cox. Could be a collar badge, happy to be corrected.

Cox No 802 refers (but smaller).

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Code: 68800

WW1 Canada - 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles Bronze Cap Badge

A die struck bronze example with two original loops. IN very good condition. Raised in 1915 in the province of Ontario and provided drafts to the Western Front.

Cox No 319 refers.

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Code: 68801

WW1 Canada - 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) Pickled Brass Cap Badge - Larger Pattern

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 45mm tall. Minor service wear to the tip of the maple leaf and the numeral 6. worn in two sizes, this is the larger pattern. Raised in the Province of Nova Scotia and perpetuated by the 8th Canadian Hussars. Served on the Western Front.

Cox 316 refers.

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Code: 68802

WW1 Canada - Canadian Military Headquarters / Corps of Military Staff Clerks Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A gilding metal example with two original loops. The crown is misshapen on the left side from the front. Not the best strike. Dark toned. Condition reflected in price. Sold as seen.

Cox No 940 refers.

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Code: 68804

WW1 Canada - 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMRR) Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A pleasing browning brass example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 47mm tall (the collars of the same pattern were worn in facing pairs but smaller at circa 29mm tall). Raised in the Toronto area and perpetuated by the Governor Generals Bodyguard. A later version had a scroll change (CMR as opposed to CMRR). Served on the Western Front in France.

Cox No 314 refer...  read more

Code: 68805