THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES" CAP BADGE: beautifully enamelled and rare

THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES" CAP BADGE: beautifully enamelled and rare (image 1/1)
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"THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES" CAP BADGE Description Gules a bugle stringed Argent all within an annulus Sable edged and inscribed THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES in letters Argent surmounting a Maltese cross Sable and Argent bearing in the upper limb a plaque Sable fimbriated and inscribed AMIENS in letters Argent and in the lower limb a like plaque inscribed PURSUIT TO MONS, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper. (please note that the rear attachment clip is missing - otherwise I would describe this badge's condition as extremely fine) Symbolism The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The Maltese cross, which is based on the insignia of the Royal Guelphic Order and the bugle are common among badges of light infantry and rifle regiments. "THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES" is the regimental title and "AMIENS" and "PURSUIT TO MONS" are regimental battle honours from the First World War. History The Brockville Rifles originated in Brockville, Ontario on 5 October 1866, when the '41st "Brockville Battalion of Rifles"' was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated: '41st Regiment "Brockville Rifles"' on 8 May 1900; 'The Brockville Rifles' on 12 March 1920; and '2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Brockville Rifles' on 18 March 1942. The regiment was converted to artillery and redesignated the '60th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Brockville Rifles), RCA' read more
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