Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity to be given in recognition

to be given in recognition of merit in the arts

eagle has a wingspan of approximately 65mm (or 2 5/8") and was used on field caps of the Waffen-SS

inscribed in handwritten black ink "You may build your Ships" above the photo

The Comet models are all marked 1/43 on the bottom of the hull except for the Bogue class which is marked 2/43

especially below the cockades and is minus the drawstring

Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity to be given in recognitionIn browning copper, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. F. McLeod with a strength of 45 officers and 1,028 other ranks. Upon arrival in England, the