Canada, Dominion. A Set of 97th Algonquin Rifles Badges, by Gaunt, London, 1904 Auction Archive the reverse with a depiction

the reverse with a depiction of a pigeon flying over a seascape circumscribed by inscription “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MARINE-BRIEFTAUBENWESEN” (“FOR SERVICE TO NAVAL MESSENGER PIGEONS”)

The starboard fire main was fractured

Two badges in silvered / gilded metal and enamel

with his "Resignation of Commission" coming on June 6

Canada, Dominion. A Set of 97th Algonquin Rifles Badges, by Gaunt, London, 1904 Auction Archive the reverse with a depiction1904 Model. Cap badge in blackened die stamped bronze, reverse with makers plate for J. R. Gaunt, Montreal, measuring 35 mm (h) x 44 mm (w), very fine. 1904 Model. Collar badges also in blackened die stamped bronze, marked on reverse J. R. Gaunt, London, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), very fine.