Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of surrounded by the date “Den

surrounded by the date “Den 1

It was here that he was to find himself assigned to HMCS Spikenard on September 15

The hewer remains in an overall near extremely fine condition

Magnetic metal fixtures have been applied to the shaft with side rivets

clasp retains about 99% of the original bronze finish

Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of surrounded by the date “DenIn 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.