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
WW1 Canada - 108th (Selkirk, Manitoba) Overseas Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Pickled Copper Cap Badge - Dingwall
Pickled copper die struck cap badge with 2 original loops to reverse. Maker's name Dingwall of Winnipeg to reverse. Raised in Manitoba. Considered to be the second pattern badge with the addition of the wording "Selkirk Manitoba" in small lettering.
Cox No 611 refers.
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Canada Militia - 50th Gordon Highlanders of Canada Matched Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles
A matched pair, in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse of each. Pre WW1 but a feeder to the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) CEF in WW1. Scarce.
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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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WW1 Canada - 28th (North West) Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Collar Badge
Die cast flat backed collar badge with two original D shaped loops. Some damage to the numeral two on the front otherwise in good overall condition. Circa 28mm tall.
According to Cox, Private George Price of this Battalion was the last allied soldier to fall in the Great War, being killed in action near Mons at 10.50 a.m. on the 11th November 1918.
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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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WW1 Canada - Canadian General Service Brass Collar Badge - Caron 1915
A die struck collar badge with two original loops to the reverse and embossed 'Caron Bros - Montreal 1915' to reverse of crown. In very good condition.
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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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WW2 Canada - Regina Rifles Regiment One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
In very good condition with two original loops and feintly embossed with the maker's details W Scully & Son, Montreal. A lot of this is missing from where it has been stamped out, but can still be discerned.
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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