Canada, CEf. A First War 8th Saskatchewan Overseas Canadian Stationary Hospital Cap Badge Auction contact and gilt wear

contact and gilt wear

Ink signed by Major Gunzel

Silver oak leaves and propeller with single rotor denoting rank

silver frame and backing plate

beautiful detail in the wreathing and cap badge

Canada, CEf. A First War 8th Saskatchewan Overseas Canadian Stationary Hospital Cap Badge Auction contact and gilt wearWWI 8th Saskatchewan Overseas Canadian Stationary Hospital Cap Badge Pickled copper, unmarked, 37. 2 mm x 45 mm, original lugs severed, issued with replacement lugs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: In 1918, there were seven Canadian Stationary Hospitals in France: numbers 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10. It appears that only two, 8 & 9 had distinctive badges.