Antique & Militaria

RARE**WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF) 1st Canadian Tank Battalion Other Ranks King’s Crown Brass Cap Badge. BA 908 - BA 908

During World War 1, Canada did not have an active, combat-deployed "1st Tank Regiment." Instead, the country authorized and raised the 1st Canadian Tank Battalion under the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in early 1918. The Canadian Tank Corps was officially authorized in January 1918. The 1st Canadian Tank Battalion recruited heavily from Canadian universities. Because tanks were highly complex pieces of machinery at the time, the military targeted students and recruits who had strong backgrounds in mechanics, engineering, or technical skills. The Battalion composed of 92 officers and 716 other ranks. This is a rare to find original 1st Canadian Tank Battalion Other Ranks brass cap badge. The cast badge features the King’s Crown above 1st Tank Battalion Canada on banners and depiction of a WW1 tank. The rear of the badge has the correct 2 lugs fitted with removable split pin. The price for this rare WW1 cap badge includes UK delivery. BA 908 (NB This badge was found with a rare original WW1 Canadian 1st Tank Battalion uniform tunic which is available separately on this website stock number U 507)

£295.00