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Up for sale is an original antique Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) era Canadian Signal Corps (C.S.C.) collar badge in bright brass finish[cite: 32, 33].
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND & DESIGN:• Established in 1903 as the first independent signal corps in the British Empire, the Canadian Signalling Corps served with distinction before being granted the "Royal" prefix[cite: 32].• Central openwork cipher features the entwined letters "CSC" (Canadian Signal Corps), surmounted by the Imperial Tudor / King's Crown[cite: 32].• Flanked by crossed signal / semaphore flags, native Canadian maple leaves, a beaver resting on a branch, and the lower Latin motto scroll: "VELOX VERSUTUS VIGILANS" ("Swift, Skilled, Alert")[cite: 32].
CONSTRUCTION & MOUNTING:• Solid die-struck stamped brass with sharp high-relief details[cite: 32].• Reverse retains its original pair of heavy brazed copper wire looped lugs positioned horizontally (east-west) for cotter pin / split pin uniform attachment[cite: 33].
CONDITION & DETAILS:• Genuine service-issued piece in excellent vintage condition[cite: 32, 33].• Bright golden brass finish with authentic light surface patina and subtle toning[cite: 32].• Structurally solid; no cracks, bends, thinned points, or repairs[cite: 32, 33].• Both copper wire mounting lugs are strong, firm, and fully intact[cite: 33].• Completely uncleaned and unaltered to preserve its historical character[cite: 32, 33].• Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact dimensions, script cipher detail, and condition[cite: 32, 33].
SHIPPING:Individually packaged with care in an archival protective sleeve and shipped flat in a rigid cardboard box via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking.
