Large silver devil??

[redman]

Hi all,
Found this picture saved on my computer?
Does anyone have any ideas about this badge?
Who might have worn it and where?

Here's hoping
all the best Dan

[Bill A]

It is the badge for the 144th Bn Winnipeg Rifles CEF. In silver it is likely an officer's badge.

[redman]

Hi bill
The badge is so large, at almost 7 cm wide. Seems far too large for a cap badge.
Did the 144 have a pipe band?
Sporran badge ?????
All the best dan

[BROOKIES]

Dan.

The badge was sold through Bosleys auction in April this year and went for £660 if that helps.

Someone on the forum will probably have the catalogue, so may have more info.

Ta

[whizzbang]

Are you sure those aren't 1/4-inch grids? - would make the badge normal cap size. Cheers, Ian.

Originally Posted by redman

Hi bill
The badge is so large, at almost 7 cm wide. Seems far too large for a cap badge.
Did the 144 have a pipe band?
Sporran badge ?????
All the best dan

[redman]

hi again
the grids are cm x cm so is a very large badge. from memory maker marked tiptaft and sterling on reverse.
seems too large for cap badge??
any ideas anyone?
all the best Dan

[whizzbang]

Hi Dan,

Just took a look at my Charlton catalogue. Under the 144th Bn entry there is a note stating "Another large size badge made in silver or white metal was auctioned by Denby. This is reputed to be a Pipe Major or R.S.M. badge."

The reference is bit vague but it's possible that the Bosley's badge might well be one of those.

Cheers, Ian.

[paj1]

Bosleys 566
Canadian 144th Winnipeg Rifles CEF WW1 Large Silver Head-dress Badge
Reverse impressed Sterling Silver Tiptaft B,ham replacement loops