WW1 Canada - 60th Infantry Battalion (Victoria Rifles) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Infantry Battalion Cap Badge
Browning copper die struck example with two original loops. A small badge but matches the size in Cox. Circa 4cms tall. In very good condition.
Cox No 549 refers.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest
An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.
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75.00 GBP