Canada, Cef. A 2Nd Pioneer Battalion Cap Badge Buy Now 1891 - August 22

1891 - August 22

with a strand of gold-coloured bullion wire attached to the two upper corners and tied with a loop in the centre of the strand for wall hanging

likely gifted to a nobleman's son

a second bar featuring four decorations

Canada, Cef. A 2Nd Pioneer Battalion Cap Badge Buy Now 1891 - August 22In browning copper, voided, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Canada's eight Pioneer Battalions performed the same kind of duties as the engineers. The Canadian Engineers were responsible for all defensive measures, including wiring, trenches, gun enplacements, offensive and defensive mining subways, roads, bridges, railways, medical accommodations, water supply and purification and