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Old 21-10-22, 06:50 PM
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Hi, picked this wonderful badge up last week. I have a modest Canadian collection but not an expert. I would like to know if this is an officers badge as it has blades and what is the feature above the wheel and below the CANADA scroll? All opinions appreciated.
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Old 21-10-22, 08:03 PM
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David,

Its an other ranks badge, commonly called Type 'A'. In Canada the rear fittings are called tangs and are a standard type of fitting.

Its a nice original WW1 period badge often found with a multitude of makers marks on the rear.

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Old 21-10-22, 09:27 PM
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Cheers Simon, thank you for the information. The dealer has a few more nice Canadian badges. Nothing rare but honest examples, so will pay another visit soon.
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Cheers Simon, thank you for the information. The dealer has a few more nice Canadian badges. Nothing rare but honest examples, so will pay another visit soon.
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This type of badge was also worn by the pre-1914 Canadian militia, and post First World War as well. It is a bit unusual to see north south tangs.
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