Winnipeg Rifles
 

Hi All,

just received this badge - I have another with similar lugs, but can anyone tell me which manufacturer used these flat lugs that look like earth straps, or where they used by different makers ? Also of note with this one is the poor definition of the goblet...Again, not sure if that feature is down to a particular maker, but have noticed it on several badges shown here on the forum.

Cheers, Mark

McKenzie-Clay, Winnipeg Manitoba was renowned for using the stamped flat brass lugs. Most of their badges are maker marked. However, your Winnipeg Rifles badge does not bear the maker mark due to the complexity of the design. There is not a large enough surface to accept the stamp. Cheers,

Walt

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Cheers Walt,

I now have a few of these badges, is there any information on them anywhere online or books ?

Mark

Technically, not a Winnipeg Rifles badge, but a 90th Bn CEF badge, which was recruited by the Winnipeg Rifles. Several CEF badge makers used flat stamped lugs, including Ellis, Bailey, Birks and others.

OOPS!
 

Correction! McKenzie-Clay was formed in the early 1930's. As Bill has pointed out (thank you sir!), I neglected to realize that your badge is of First War vintage. It was therefore most likely manufactured by D.R. Dingwall, a prominent Winnipeg jeweller of that era.

Walt