PPCLI officer's margariette pattern Firmin - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Bill A · #1 19-08-15, 11:38 AM

For the record, a PPCLI officers' Firmin made, marguerite style badge, Mazeas M3 may have realized a record value for a PPCLI badge. $1572 Cdn.
It was noted the badge was reportedly purchased by the officers mess circa 1934, and was short lived, being replaced by the VP pattern circa 1936.

whizzbang · #2 19-08-15, 09:51 PM

Hi Bill,

It was a near mint example, beautiful. I've only ever seen two others in my time collecting and the gilt on the Marguerite was worn in both cases.

In terms of PPCLI prices - I think a Marguerite piper's badge went for more a year or two ago?

Cheers, Ian.

Bill A · #3 19-08-15, 10:38 PM

Right Ian. The CEF era pipers' badges are probably more expensive. I haven't seen one for sale in ages.

Jamesm · #4 20-08-15, 02:41 AM

They are indeed nice. Glad I don't need to buy another!!

Jamesm · #5 20-08-15, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill A

For the record, a PPCLI officers' Firmin made, marguerite style badge, Mazeas M3 may have realized a record value for a PPCLI badge. $1572 Cdn.
It was noted the badge was reportedly purchased by the officers mess circa 1934, and was short lived, being replaced by the VP pattern circa 1936.

One of the things that I am wondering is, are they saying that this type of Marguerite Cap Badge, bi-metal, was first introduced in 1934? I know the Regiment presented Lady Patricia a silver frame with a drawing of her in it, which had a bi-metal Marguerite affixed to the top of the frame. However, the inscription is for March 1921. I'm pretty positive of that as I just looked at it today at the Regimental Museum.

whizzbang · #6 20-08-15, 03:31 AM

Nice collection James, but that box looks a little crowded. Need any help emptying it?

Jamesm · #7 20-08-15, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by whizzbang

Nice collection James, but that box looks a little crowded. Need any help emptying it?

That box has some bothers and sisters and could use one or two more!

Bill A · #8 20-08-15, 11:43 AM

Hi James, The interpretation I got from the posts was that the badge in question (that pattern, eg Firmin) was the one acquired in 1934-36.

badjez · #9 20-08-15, 01:05 PM

As an aside: on 23.04.45. a demand was submitted to the Ministry of Supply in the UK for 2000 PPCLI cap badges (Canadian CB0053). This contract was placed with JR Gaunt & Son Ltd on 08.06.46. It was amended on 07.02.46. and Gaunt eventually supplied 2048 of these bronze badges.
The contract with Gaunt covered 32 different Canadian regiments and Corps.

Stephen.