Ukraine, Republic. A Volunteer’s Cap Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity She was commissioned into the

She was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy at Newcastle on Tyne on November 30

a winged figure above blowing a trumpet that she holds in her right hand

the last of the forts defending Metz surrendering on December 13th

Buckles by RODO with this much original field-grey paint remaining are rare

The upper left pocket also features two vertically-arranged black threaded loops for the accommodation of a decoration with a vertical pinback

Ukraine, Republic. A Volunteer’s Cap Badge, C.1942 certificate_of_authenticity She was commissioned into theTwo piece construction, in die stamped brass with a blue lacquered field behind the gilt trident insignia, unmarked, measuring 32 mm in diameter, both prongs and lacquer intact, extremely fine.