Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge Newly Listed 19 from silver and 31

19 from silver and 31 from silvered bronze

demonstrating flecking and minor material fatigue to the enamels of the decoration and liner of the case

the loop stamped with silver hallmarks indicating French manufacture of the highest jeweller’s quality

on September 27

followed by actions against the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge Newly Listed 19 from silver and 31In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 30. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Upon arrival in England in 1915, the Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C. A. I. R. D.) was established, with this small unit wearing its own distinctive badges. These badges were authorized on October 31, 1915.