Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of in going to the aid

in going to the aid of some of his men who had been wounded and carrying them to a place of safety through heavy enemy fire

Lüdenscheid - Nickle

the chape with an ornate design on both sides

the lower edge bearing a raised guide bar topped by a stamped identification number of “12785”

Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of in going to the aidIn solid brass, a German made artillery shell, base marked POLTE MAGDEBURG APRIL 1900, turned into a Visor cap with copper band and Canada cap badge featuring a central crown. The interior is plain with rivets for exterior attachments. The ornament measures 120 mm (w) x 123 mm (l) x 60 mm (h), light wear and contact marks throughout, badge slightly loose, very fine.