Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Lord Strathcona’s Horse Officer’s Collar Badges certificate_of_authenticity an oval First World War

an oval First World War patriotic badge

the inside lid of off-white fabric and a red velvet metal bed

later nicknamed "The Hyena of Brescia"

obverse engraved "Mérite" in running script within an engraved ornate octagonal frame composed of ribbons and tassels

with black cotton backers

Canada, Commonwealth. A Pair of Lord Strathcona’s Horse Officer’s Collar Badges certificate_of_authenticity an oval First World WarBoth in silver, reverse with two intact lugs, marked JRG&S (J. R. Gaunt & Sons), with silver hallmarks denoting Birmingham manufacture in 1946, measures 29. 8 mm (w) x 33. 4 mm (h), lovely patina, in extremely fine condition.