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

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 Canada - 53rd Overseas Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Browning Copper Cap Badge

Flat backed, with two replacement loops soldered to reverse. Circa 37mm tall. Small but matches to size of the cap badge as illustrated in Cox.

Cox No 356 refers.

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Code: 68610

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

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 - 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

Canadian Militia 48th Highlanders White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge

A large die struck glengarry cap badge, silver or nickel plated to front. Slider appears to have been neatly removed and replaced with two loops (e-w) to the reverse. Circa 5.6cms tall. In good overall condition. Worn 1904 - 1920.

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Code: 68923

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 - 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