CEF - Lugs instead of blades
 

Has anybody noticed there seem to be some unusual BC CEF badges turning up on eBay?
They are for the higher numbered battalions - 121, 131, 158, 196.
The cap badges were originally made by OB Allan and I have only ever seen them with the folding blades on the back.
I am seeing these now with lugs, no sign of re-lugging, and no OB Allan markings.
Any thoughts?

Phil

Hi Phil, When one shows up could you link to the sale?

Here you go, 196th. has lugs, but also O B ALLAN mark

item no. 320776066500,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3207760665...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Regards,
Bill.

That looks like the blades broke off and it was relugged.

Here is an example of a 121st
121st Battalion CEF

Phil

Hi Phil,

The one in your link is made by Tiptaft (the lugs are characteristic of that maker).

Cheers, Ian.