Lot 540: A Collection of British and Canadian Military Badges and Insignia
A collection of approximately fourteen diverse metallic badges, pins, and medallions, primarily military in nature, presented within a plain cardboard box on a white lining. The items vary in material, including gold-toned brass or bronze, silver-toned metal (possibly plated or pewter), and a reddish-brown copper or bronze disc. Styles range from military regimental insignia and cap badges to decorative pins and possible commemorative pieces.
Notable items include:
* A gold-toned badge featuring a crown above the text “BERMUDA ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY” surrounding a Maltese cross and cannons.
* A silver-toned badge depicting a bird (possibly a heron or stork) amidst foliage.
* A reddish-brown circular disc stamped with “F.R.E.G.C.” and “2880”.
* A gold-toned badge with a crown, “THE LEINSTER REGIMENT N.K.” around a central harp, and scrolls below bearing “ROYAL CANADIAN INFANTRY” and “UNITED EMPIRE FORCES”.
* A silver-toned circular medallion or dog tag, attached to a chain, depicting a profile portrait (likely King George V) on one side and “CPL. A. BURMAN 1918” and “BRITISH R[egiment/Rifles]” (partially obscured) on the other.
* Other items include a silver-toned button or stud with a purple inset, several smaller gold-toned badges, some with crowns and scrolls, and a gold-toned openwork circular pendant with a stylized central motif.
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