The underside of the skirt is stamped “DN 193” (indicating German manufacture)
with loss of finish evident throughout in addition to apparent repair or replacement of the reverse hardware
He was subsequently posted to the Canadian Regimental Depot at Shorncliffe
with a gilt five-pointed star affixed to the centre of each side
VIII - Canadian Infantry Formations 1939 to 1945
Canada, Dominion. A Pair of Headgear Insignia Republic of The underside of the skirt1. Canada General Service Pith Helmet Badges, in die stamped bronze, reverse with slider and maker marked J. W. TIPTAFT & SONS, BIRMINGHAM, 58. 9 mm (h) x 52. 6 mm (w), worn, very fine. 2. 1920 57th Regiment Peterborough helmet plate, in die stamped bronze gilt, measuring 102 mm (h) x 94 mm (w), 2 lugs, very fine.