Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge visually-hidden each end of the reverse

each end of the reverse bears the remnants of an adhesive from previous display

the reverse with a pin attachment

and spent 2 years

topped with a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons

the inside stamped with the British Broad Arrow insignia

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge visually-hidden each end of the reverseIn 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.