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1916 - WWI - CGG 87th Battalion embroidered and framed multicoloured 14-point Cap Badge on a brown background - One of three examples known to existDescription
1916 - WWI - CGG 87th Battalion embroidered and framed multicoloured (white, red, yellow, and gold) 14-point Cap Badge on a brown background. One of three different embroidered examples.
EXAMPLE #1 - [CGGM.2025.05.15.01] - Belonging to the HAYES-RIVET (MHR) TRUST COLLECTION
17-point 180-degree two tone yellow and gold Cap badge with red highlights framed on a black background in a wicker frame. Green and red Division Battle Patches flank each side (Battle patches were originally adopted in the summer of 1916 in time for Canadian participation in the Battle of the Somme. The patches were created as an aid to command and control of fighting troops in the battle line and extended later to other elements of the division. Originally placed on the back of tunics, just below the collar, the patches were quickly moved to uniform sleeves.)
EXAMPLE #2 - [CGGM.2022.05.26.03] - Belonging to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 Owen Sound dedicated to 87th Bn Pte Holmes. It is a 14-point 87th battalion styled two tone yellow and brown embroidery cap badge with 'GRENADIER GUARDS' above and 'CANADA' at the base in a square frame attributed to the family of Guardsman (late Reverend) Oliver Wilfred Holmes 838305.
EXAMPLE #3 - [SHOWN HERE] Part of the current CGG Museum (CGG Foundation) collection.
It is a 14-point 87th Battalion styled multi-tone red, white, yellow, brown, gold embroidered cap badge with no writing on a brown backing in a square frame.Created By
Bertille L. HurelCreate Date
December 29, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 17, 2025
