Rare WWI Canadian Corps of Guides Collar Insignia

This is a rare Canadian Corps of the Guides collar insignia from World War I. The Corps was a cavalry group with largely administrative and reconnaissance duties. The Corps' motto is on the pin VIRTUTE ET LABORE (Labour and Virtue), along with a spear and a mace.

Circa World War I.

1-3/8" height and 1-1/8" width.

Brass.

Two loops with cotter pin.

This is from a Canadian collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX05 LEEX9/10 SEEX5/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Insignia shows light wear and tarnish and has one spot of discoloration.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.