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Old 29-03-18, 08:48 PM
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Default 5th Bn western cavalry 9ct gold tie pin

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Is this WW1 era?
A quick scan on line indicates a yes?
I will be looking at trading this or selling, just to be up front.
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Jon
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Old 29-03-18, 11:26 PM
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Hi Jon, Yes it is a tie clip for the 5th Bn Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was recruited from cavalry units in Western Canada, but served as infantry.
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Old 29-03-18, 11:35 PM
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Default Nice little find then Bill

Happy days.
Thanks for the positive ID Bill
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