A First War Canadian Engineers Insignia Set

Canada; Cap Badge (pickled brass, maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO 1917" on the reverse, 40.2 mm x 51 mm, both lugs intact); and two Collar Tabs (browning copper, unmarked, 28 mm x 32 mm each, both lugs intact on each). Extremely fine.

Footnote: The Canadian Engineers were responsible for all defensive measures, including wiring, trenches, gun enplacements, offensive and defensive mining subways, roads, bridges, railways, medical accommodations, water supply and purification and numerous other vital tasks. All accommodation and storage huts were built by the engineers and they were also charged with maintaining sanitation standards.