Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of in going to the aid

in going to the aid of some of his men who had been wounded and carrying them to a place of safety through heavy enemy fire

which is included in this album

the exterior of the lid with a silvered Cross Pattée

the reverse overlaid by a black enameled medallion bearing a raised Bavarian lion rampant

and minor warping

Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of in going to the aidIn solid brass, a German made artillery shell, base marked POLTE MAGDEBURG APRIL 1900, turned into a Visor cap with copper band and Canada cap badge featuring a central crown. The interior is plain with rivets for exterior attachments. The ornament measures 120 mm (w) x 123 mm (l) x 60 mm (h), light wear and contact marks throughout, badge slightly loose, very fine.