Canada. A Contemporary Caterpillar Club Lapel Pin Auction Archive Pte Fricker was in Hamilton

Pte Fricker was in Hamilton during the Fenian Raid of 1866 when the Battle of Ridgeway took place

After seven months' training

wear evident on the top loop and one tie from active use

the insignia composed of a belt inscribed "ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS"

An India General Service Medal to the 2nd Sikh Infantry -  Hazara

Canada. A Contemporary Caterpillar Club Lapel Pin Auction Archive Pte Fricker was in HamiltonIn metal with a bronze coloured finish, red enamels representing the caterpillar's eyes, measuring 19. 5 mm (w) x 4. 7 mm (h), two raised posts for uniform attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: These pins were awarded (on request) from parachute companies to pilots who successfully bailed out of airplanes. It was called "hitting the silk". Parachutes were made of silk, caterpillars make silk, and most of the pins were shaped like