WW1 Canadian Engineers

[Martyn123]

Hi

I think that this is genuine but converted to sweetheart brooch? Please can you tell me if it's ww1, original and a cap or collar badge please. I think that it is approximately 3cm x 3.2cm?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204164905681

Many thanks
Martyn

[Bill A]

Hello Martyn, The Canadian Engineers were a component of the militia (not permanent) from the early 1904 through 1932. Most of the CEF engineers were militia. The beaver pattern cap badge was worn by these units during that time period. The Militia Dept / National Defence HQ promulgated dress instructions that forbid the puncturing of the body of summer helmets.To get around that order, the badges were fitted with pin backs to attach to the pugaree.

[Martyn123]

Many thanks so ww1 a possibility for this badge worn in this fashion?

All the best
Martyn

[Bill A]

Yes, definitely possible.

[Martyn123]

Many thanks. All the best

[Martyn123]

Hi. The actual badge. A bit smaller than I thought, would this still be considered a sun helmet badge or would it be a collar a badge due to its small size please? The pin looks original to me Many thanks

[Bill A]

Martyn, could you give the actual measurements? The CE typically wore grenade collars during the war, but some officers had small cap badge style collars.

[Martyn123]

Hi Bill. After re measuring it, it is 3cm x 3.2cm.

[Bill A]

Hi Martyn, with those measurements, the badge is either a collar or a sweetheart pin.

[Martyn123]

Many thanks Bill your help is appreciated. All the best