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 - 235th Battalion (Durham County) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

Pickled brass die struck king's crown cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. A lion holding an oval shield bearing the number " 235 " upon a tablet with " Canada " surmounted by a crowned arch carrying the " Overseas Battalion " titles. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68578

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 - 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

Montreal Highland Cadets Glengarry Badge - Scully

A large heavy quality brass cap badge to the Montreal Highland Cadets with two original loops to the reverse and embossed Scully Montreal. In very good condition. This badge worn 1900 onwards. Disbanded 1963.

Mazeas No CD5 refers.

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Code: 60656

Canadian Militia - 44th Lincoln and Welland Regiment Gilt Metal Cap Badge

An early gilt metal cap badge with two lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.3cm tall. Use of silver solder possibly suggesting this has been relogged at some time otherwise in very good condition.

The Lincoln and Welland Regiment originated in Clifton, Ontario, on 16 November 1866 as the 44th "Welland" Battalion of Infantry. It was redesignated as the 44th Lincoln and Welland Battali...  read more

Code: 60720

WW1 Canada - 229th Battalion (South Saskatchewan) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Shoulder Title

Die struck in browning copper with two original loops to the reverse (slight twisting to these), maker marked Crichtons Moose Jaw. In very good condition.

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Code: 65906

Canada - Toronto Public School Cadets Brass Cap Badge

A rare pre WW1 Toronto Public School Cadet Corps gilt brass glengarry cap badge, circa 5.5cm tall. This is the second type with the tree and beaver to the centre (the first type carried the portrait head of Queen Victoria to the centre). Two original loops to the reverse. Some polishing / loss of detail to central device and the word "Perseverance" otherwise in very good condition. A rare bad...  read more

Code: 63532

WW1 Canada - 97th Toronto Americans Ontario Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge

Die struck pickled brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Maker marked Geo H Lees & Co / Ellis Bros. Some service wear otherwise in good condition. Acta non Verba scroll variant (motto translates as 'Deeds not Words'). Seems to be harder to find than the version with "Toronto Americans" on the scroll.

Charlton 97B page 151 / Cox 956 refer.

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Code: 66874

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