Canada. A Contemporary Caterpillar Club Lapel Pin Auction Archive wear evident on the top

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

1818-1870 Issue

Raleigh on June 13th

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

After seven months' training

Canada. A Contemporary Caterpillar Club Lapel Pin Auction Archive wear evident on the topIn 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