Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge Newly Listed followed by actions against the

followed by actions against the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa

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

” for the firm of Rudolf Karneth & Söhne

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

gilt ribbon banner placed upon a white metal base

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge Newly Listed followed by actions against theIn 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.