fallschirmjager Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Hi All Can anyone tell me what unit would have worn this badge, could be a Boer War Slouch cap badge or shoulder title. I think the reverse may have had the pins replaced? cheers Mike
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 A wild, wild guess.... but "Steinackers horse" would fit....
QSAMIKE Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Hello Mike...... The badge is Strathcona's Horse...... The lugs have been removed and pins soldered on...... Very Rare as I have only seen three before this one...... Made on board ship on way to South Africa..... Please see photo.... Second photo Cap Badge.... Mike
peter monahan Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Lord Strathcona's Horse traces its roots back to the creation of the School of Mounted Infantry in 1885 and subsequently the Canadian Mounted Rifles and The Royal Canadian Dragoons. Its official 'birth date' is considered to be 1 February 1900. The unit won the battle honour "South Africa 1900-1901 and one of their sergeants won the VC in 1900. Edited November 9, 2011 by peter monahan
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