WW2 Canadian Army WW2 Canadian Ontario (Tank) Regiment of Canada Cap Badge

In very good condition, a large die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse. More commonly known 'black cats' cap badge of the Ontario Tank Regiment. King's crown. As worn 1920 until the early 1950s. Circa 59mm tall.

This armoured unit was the first Canadian one to be equipped with Churchill tanks and fought with distinction in several theatres during the war, b...  read more

Code: 67926

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 - 217th (Moosomin, Saskatchewan) Infantry Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditonary Force Other Ranks Cap Badge

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

Cox 501 / Charlton No 33B p54 refers

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Code: 67929

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

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

WW2 Canadian Intelligence Corps White Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

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Code: 67470

WW1 Canadian Artillery Officer's Gilt Brass Cap Badge with turning wheel

Die struck with riveted central wheel which turns freely. Two of two original horizontal lugs diagonally placed. In very good condition. Gilt brass. Circa 5cms tall.

Charlton claims a turning wheel was officer issue. It is gilt also.

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Code: 65586

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

WW2 Canada - 12th Manitoba Dragoons Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt Montreal

A pleasing die struck example with two original long brass loops to the reverse (slightly bent inwards). Maker marked Gaunt Montreal. In very good condition.

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Code: 68283

WW1 Canada - Canadian Army Pay Corps (CAPC) Overseas CEF Bronze Cap Badge- Tiptaft

A die struck browning copper cap badge with two original loops (squashed and damaged in respect of one in particular but still functional). In good overall condition excepting the damage to the loops.

This is the six maple leaves design badge - as worn in WW1 by personnel stationed in both the UK and on the Western Front. Maker marked Tiptaft B'ham to base of crown.
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Code: 67954