Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of This was considered extremely risky

This was considered extremely risky work and left little room for error

maker marked “Porzellanfabrich Heinrich Selb”

A 1935-1938 Issue

and green edge stripes

South Yemen

Canada, CEF. An Artillery Shell Visor Cap Desk Ornament United Republic of This was considered extremely riskyIn 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.