with Rhodesian Arms and half wing in machine embroidered threads
the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Charles I topped by name
situated above a 1914 Iron Cross surrounded by an oak leaf wreath and flanked by an inscription of “HEIL DEM TAPFEREN KRIEGER” (“HAIL TO THE BRAVE WARRIOR”)
the twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord
38 mm (h) overall
Canada, CEF. A 4th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment Cap Badge Newly Listed with Rhodesian Arms and halfIn browning brass, second version with "4 C. M. R. OVERSEAS" ribbon banner, measuring 44 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), intact lugs on reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 4th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Toronto, Ontario. It served in France and Holland and was disbanded on November 15, 1920. They were initially issued with badges with "4 C. M. R. OVERSEAS" (4th Canadian Mounted Rifles), which were