Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive pre-deceased him

pre-deceased him

chipping evident in the yellow enamels at the upper right on the shield

demonstrating crude repair and replacement of the pin

showing light surface wear/runner marks

maker marked Hans Hildenbrand

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive pre-deceased himIn red bronze, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 24. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Fort Garry Horse originated in Winnipeg on 15 April 15, 1912, as the 34th Regiment of Cavalry. The following year it was re designated the 34th Fort Garry Horse on January 2, 1913, sending men to battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and The Fort Garry Horse following the First World War on March 15, 1920.