Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive chipping evident in the yellow

chipping evident in the yellow enamels at the upper right on the shield

maker marked Hans Hildenbrand

the obverse presents an engraved ball-tipped Maltese Cross with a central Latvian coat of arms

demonstrating crude repair and replacement of the pin

An Historical Perspective

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Fort Garry Horse Collar Badge Archive chipping evident in the yellowIn red bronze, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 24. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Fort Garry Horse originated in Winnipeg on 15 April 15, 1912, as the 34th Regiment of Cavalry. The following year it was re designated the 34th Fort Garry Horse on January 2, 1913, sending men to battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and The Fort Garry Horse following the First World War on March 15, 1920.