Original 1 CACR cap badge...

[Bill A]

With so many repro 1 CACR "kangaroo" cap badges out there, it is nice to see an authentic one for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
And, it is from a reputable Canadian dealer.

[Darrell]

Hi

Sold for US$406 so "somebody" got a darn good deal!!!

regards
Darrell

[WJ Miller]

Yeah, I'm pleased with the price.

[Darrell]

Hi Bill

As you should be. Well done.

regards
Darrell

[Tanker Mike]

Nice buy Bill, I was your competitor on that auction.

[WJ Miller]

Thanks guys, and sorry TankerMike, better luck next time I suppose.

Despite what DavidS may believe about me trying corner the market on genuine badges... generally, I do not buy much, if any "kangaroo" memorabilia anymore unless it has provenance to a specific individual (even at that, I recently passed up a marked web holster recently, just a holster alone, while unique, doesn't say much about the Trooper who wore it and my interest in the regiment is more about the stories of the guys than their stuff).

However, with the 1CACR Association's impending celebrations and perpetuation with 31CER (the Elgins) I thought I would pick up a badge to donate to them (along with some other stuff) for display in "our" modest little corner of their Armoury. And with that in mind I am glad it was a bit of a bargain. I was expecting the end price to be $50-$100 higher.

I am always looking for Kangaroos in photos and documents though...

[Brent Walker]

Hi guys,
I recently picked up this badge in an antique shop and am looking for a second, or third opinion. I forgot my loupe and my eyes aren't what they used to be but it looked good to me so I bought it. I have my doubts about it as I have not seen an example of this construction. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks in advance.

[WJ Miller]

Hi Brent,

You hit the jackpot with this find. This is (albeit a tad worn/polished) the rare bronze officers variant, die cast, not struck, hence the odd characteristics on the back. When issued this would have a been a beautiful dark chocolate brown. Still a very nice badge, if you're looking to get rid of it I'd be glad to give it a home.

At the recent Kangaroo reunion, Lt. Harry Tatchell was wearing his bronze badge on his blazer lapel and his Brass badge on his beret.

What part of the country are you in? A great find. You should ask the antique dealer if there is any other items that go with this badge (like the collars!)

Bill.

[Tanker Mike]

Officers variant?

[WJ Miller]

Unusual in that it has the screw posts. I would guess added postwar or at least post manufacture, as these are typically seen with lugs the same the brass ones. Also have seen with a pin back as well.

[Tanker Mike]

My camera does not take good in close pictures, I will try again tomorrow to get a good picture of the post. The screw posts are molded to the badge, not added later.