Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive maker marked Hans Hildenbrand

maker marked Hans Hildenbrand

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

An Historical Perspective

the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a circular baseplate

demonstrating crude repair and replacement of the pin

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive maker marked Hans HildenbrandIn 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.