Canada, CEF. A Lot of Four First War Cap Badges certificate_of_authenticity parade-mounted to a bronze backer

parade-mounted to a bronze backer with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner

surrounded by blackened and silvered scallops

early example in red wool

the interior with a wooden liner

Canada, CEF. A Lot of Four First War Cap Badges certificate_of_authenticity parade-mounted to a bronze backerAn 8th Battalion Cap Badge In browning copper, marked HICKS & SONS LONDON, both lungs intact but bent inwards, measures 44 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), near very fine. A 173rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Highlanders" Cap Badge In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & CO. 1916" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, the maker marked partially obscured, very light contact, near extremely fine. A 50th Battalion