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185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
Artifacts
Other Rank Cap Badges
This section contains photos of eight examples of other rank cap badges for the 185th Battalion, circa 1916-1918. They show variations in the look of the badges based on different manufacturers, varying metal content and finish coatings used during the manufacturing process, aging, and general wear and tear over the years.
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Example 1
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-1.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 2
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-2.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 3
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-3.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 4
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-4.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 5
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high. This example is starting to show some signs of oxidation.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-5.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 6
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. The badge measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-8.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Mark James Collection 2024
Example 7
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a non-standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The construction of the badge is identical to the standard OR badges above, but has a blackened silver coating. It is not clear who would have worn this badge but it has been theorized that it may have been created for a member of the pipe band. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. It measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-6.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection
Example 8
Other Rank Cap Badge
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
1916-1918
Pictured above is an example of a non-standard one piece other rank cap badge for the 185th Battalion. The construction of the badge is identical to the standard OR badges above, but it is cut out around the center digits and has a frosted silver coating over the badge. A small piece of red felt is held in place behind the cut out digits on the back with a small round plate and two bent prongs. It is not clear who would have worn this badge but it has been theorized that it may have been created for a member of the pipe band. The badge has two lugs on the back. There is no manufacturer identified. It measures approximately 53mm wide x 64mm high.
Ref. Number: 0-7 (4-1-7.2)
Image Information: Scan of original artifact
Source: Robert MacLellan Collection