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00:00 – Introduction to Rare Canadian WWI and WWII Cap Badges at Military Antiques Toronto
00:28 – Walk-In Collection of Canadian Military Cap Badges and First Impressions
01:12 – WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force Cap Badges with Missing Lugs and Repairs
02:05 – Identifying Battalions: 165th, 159th, 21st, 66th Canadian Garrison Regiment Badges
02:52 – Rare First World War Canadian Badges vs Common Second World War Badges
03:36 – Detailed Look at 12th, 8th, 10th, 16th, 147th, and 1st BC Battalion Cap Badges
04:24 – Canadian Mounted Rifles, Western Cavalry, and Medical Corps Cap Badge Variations
05:02 – Highlighting Rare Canadian General Headquarters Officer’s Cap Badge with Maker’s Mark
05:41 – Additional Finds: PPC-LI, Chaplain, Cadet Corps, King’s Crown and Queen’s Crown Badges
06:27 – Sorting and Photographing Large Canadian Military Badge Collection for Inventory
07:10 – Closing Thoughts on Rare Canadian Military Badges and Upcoming Collectible Videos

The video opens with Dave recounting the email that started it all — photos of what appeared to be a solid collection of Canadian WWI and WWII cap badges. With the promise of original pieces from multiple battalions, the anticipation was high. But when the collection arrived, the reality was a mix of excitement and disappointment. Many badges were missing their original lugs or had been repaired in ways that made them less desirable to collectors. Still, as any dedicated military antiques dealer knows, even imperfect badges have historical value and a place in someone’s collection.

Dave walks through an impressive array of CEF battalion badges including the 165th, 159th, 21st, 66th Canadian Garrison Regiment, 77th, and 12th Battalion. The discussion covers variations in construction, the presence or absence of sliders and lugs, and the impact of these factors on value and authenticity. Viewers get a close-up look at badges with original pins, repaired backs, and some with unusual attachment methods, such as those likely made for pith helmets.

Not all pieces in the lot were common. Among the highlights is a stunning Canadian General Headquarters Officer’s cap badge, complete with its original maker’s mark and intact lugs. This badge stands out as a rare and beautiful example of Canadian officer insignia, something Dave admits he’s never personally handled before. The video also touches on Medical Corps badges, with variations featuring two rows of maple leaves instead of the usual single row, a detail that makes certain examples more desirable to specialized collectors.

The haul includes more than just battalion insignia. There’s a PPC-LI (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry) badge with a pin back, a chaplain’s badge, a cadet corps badge, and multiple examples from both the King’s Crown and Queen’s Crown eras. These pieces illustrate the breadth of Canadian military history, covering pre-war, wartime, and post-war periods.

Dave’s commentary gives viewers insight into the realities of collecting and dealing in militaria. He explains why he refuses to repair badges, preferring to leave them in their current state to preserve transparency and avoid any perception of tampering. He also emphasizes the challenges of processing large batches of military collectibles — removing them from cards, photographing each piece, cataloging them, and making them available for sale.

For collectors, historians, and militaria enthusiasts, this video is more than just a look at some cap badges — it’s a glimpse into the stories these artifacts carry. Each badge connects to a regiment, a battle, or a soldier who served Canada during times of war. From the First Canadian Mounted Rifles to the 5th Western Cavalry, from the University Overseas Company to the 1st British Columbia Battalion, the names and numbers reflect a proud military tradition that continues to capture the interest of collectors worldwide.

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