April 5, 2024
CANADA! Rare ‘C’ Squadron Cdn. Light Horse cap badge by Tiptaft
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A fine near mint oxidized cap badge to C’ Squadron Cdn. Light Horse maker marked Tiptaft. In May 1916 the First Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment was formed with a Headquarters and the three Divisional Cavalry Squadrons then serving in France (The 4th Divisional Cavalry Squadron authorized under General Order 69 July 15th 1916, was absorbed into the Canadian Cavalry Depot in England though not officially disbanded until General Order 207 of November 15th 1920.) Shortly after its formation the First Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment was redesignated the Canadian Light Horse. The 3rd Divisional Cavalry Squadron was designated as ‘C’ Squadron Canadian Light Horse. Each of the cavalry units forming the Canadian Light horse continued to wear their Militia period badges on the ‘Slouch hat’ this replaced in the field with the steel helmet in 1916. ‘C‘ Squadron was disbanded along with the Canadian Light Horse under General Order 207 of November 15th 1920. (Both 1st and 2nd Divisional Squadrons were formed under authority of Privy Council Order 2067 and are not specifically named in GO.207/1920.) Please For new bidders not familiar with my descriptions, all items that I sell are in original condition appropriate for their age with original fasteners in place. Any replaced lugs or fasteners, wear or other damage is noted. All scans are of the
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