Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid with a silvered Cross Pattée

and minor warping

a 1914-1915 Balkan Campaign badge

the reverse overlaid by a black enameled medallion bearing a raised Bavarian lion rampant

the lower edge bearing a raised guide bar topped by a stamped identification number of “12785”

Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of the exterior of the lidIn solid brass, a German made artillery shell, base marked POLTE MAGDEBURG APRIL 1900, turned into a Visor cap with copper band and Canada cap badge featuring a central crown. The interior is plain with rivets for exterior attachments. The ornament measures 120 mm (w) x 123 mm (l) x 60 mm (h), light wear and contact marks throughout, badge slightly loose, very fine.