Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac above a wreathed number “9”

above a wreathed number “9” in Roman numerals

gilt aluminum "HV" (Heeres Verwaltung) insignia and bronze gilt pip affixed to the upper on each at the neck end

a folding chess and checker board that packs in a box with the men

measuring 95 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

1919 at Witley

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C.A.I.R.D.) Collar Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac above a wreathed number “9”In browning copper, unmarked, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 30. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Upon arrival in England in 1915, the Canadian Arms Inspection Repair Depot (C. A. I. R. D.) was established, with this small unit wearing its own distinctive badges. These badges were authorized on October 31, 1915.