Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the handle grip and scabbard

the handle grip and scabbard consisting of one piece of wood

the lettering in silver bullion on a maroon felt background

1919 at Witley

above a wreathed number “9” in Roman numerals

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the handle grip and scabbardIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 30. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Upon arrival in England in 1915, the Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C. A. I. R. D.) was established, with this small unit wearing its own distinctive badges. These badges were authorized on October 31, 1915.