WW1 Canada - Army Dental Corps with Incorrect 'DS' Legend

Die struck pickled copper cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. This is the first pattern with incorrect "'(DS)" which was replaced subsequently with a version with the legend "(OS)" which stood for "Overseas Service".

Charlton pp185-186 refer.

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Code: 67931

WW1 Canada - 19th Alberta Dragoons Bronze Cap Badge

Die struck bronze larger example with two of three original loops remaining and J R Gaunt / Montreal tablet to reverse. Touch of verdigris to right side of scroll. Otherwise in very good condition. As worn by this reserve regiment from 1911.

The Canadian Light Horse regiment in WW1 was formed by volunteers from the Royal North West Mounted Police, the 1st Hussars, the 16th Lig...  read more

Code: 68436

WW2 Canada - 14th Canadian Light Horse Gilding Metal Cap Badge - attributed

Gilt brass die struck cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Owner appears to have scratched his initials and service number to reverse. Looks like NHJ / 688. Possible to trace the owner perhaps? In superb condition.

As worn from 1924 - 1950.

Mazeas C39 Page 15 refers.

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Code: 68437

WW1 Canada - 96th (Saskatchewan Highlanders) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Browning Copper Cap Badge - Dingwall and Blades

A super badge, maker marked and with two double sets of blades to the reverse.

Cox No 594 refers.

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Code: 68511

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

British Empire Service League - Canadian Legion - Boxed Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Pin Badge

In a small blue card box, maker marked CIL (Canadian Industries Limited). Looks like the name of recipient has been tipexed over. Cotton wool protects the badge inside. A very small lapel badge with original screw post and retaining nut and maker marked JR Gaunt. Made in bronze and enamel. No damage to enamel. Circa 16mm tall. King's crown.

In November 1925, the Canadian...  read more

Code: 68294

Canadian Militia - 3rd Regiment Victoria Rifles of Canada (Montreal) Other Ranks Blackened Copper Cap Badge

A large good scarce die-stamped blackened copper crowned Maltese cross (KRRC pattern in style) issue on two original loops (east - west). King's Crown. Circa 1901 - 1914. Circa 6.3cms tall. Slight wear to black finish on highpoints otherwise in very good condition.

On 10th January,1862, the Regiment was officially enrolled as a militia unit in response to the strain that was...  read more

Code: 65533

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

WW1 Canada - 29th (Vancouver) Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Pickled Bronze Cap Badge - Tiptaft

A UK made die struck cap badge with original slider. Slider is stamped in two lines (feintly) "Tiptaft & Son Ltd / Birmingham". In good condition.

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Code: 66780