WW2 Canadian Army Essex Scottish Glengarry Cap Badges RODEN popski's private army Issued circa 1970-1990

Issued circa 1970-1990

Reverse with date of institution "2 December 1873"

An original German Army (Heer) Infantry Regiment staff officer dagger or sabre hanger (portepee)

Type that was mounted to doors

The front of the buckle is worn and polish suggesting plenty of service life

WW2 Canadian Army Essex Scottish Glengarry Cap Badges RODEN popski's private army Issued circa 1970-1990An original and scarce Glengarry cap badge of The Essex Scottish. Along with a similar cap badge of the Essex and Kent Scottish. Spearheaded the catastrophic 1942 Dieppe Raid and fought from Normandy through the Netherlands to Germany during 1944 45. 52 x 70 mm. Die stamped white metal. Lug mounts. Maker marked "Roden Bros.". The Essex and Kent badge 50 x 70 mm. Die stamped white metal. Lug mounts. No visible maker mark. Very good condition.