1896 in Cardiff
It is signed in blue crayon by Walter Model as Generalleutnant (lieutenant general) (later Generalfeldmarschall) and division commander
This is a mint unused example: Cord is fabricated from rolled aluminum wire interlaced with green embroidery
normally Royal or heads of state
engraved in italics on the CWM and engraved on the reverse of the MOD with "Boulanger" spelled incorrectly (Boulonger)
Canada, Dominion. A Pre First War 2nd Dragoons Officer's Collar Badge Republic of 1896 in CardiffTwo piece construction, silver base on the monument, the badge itself in bronze gilt, maker marked "ELLIS BROS." on the reverse, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, the shaft and top portion of the silver monument having previously broken off leaving only the base, wear evident on the cluster of maple leaves, scattered silvering and gilt loss, fine.