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 a folding chess and checker

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

demonstrating minor and age-appropriate soiling and material fatigue

the handle grip and scabbard consisting of one piece of wood

1919 at Witley

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

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 a folding chess and checkerIn 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.