Qor Pin ???

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Hi Oh Wise Ones,

We're trying to identify a Queen's Old Rifles small pin that I found in a 2nd hand store and gave to Geoff as a little birthday present, if anyone can help. Here's the description:

Small Metal Maple Leaf

White enamelled oval in center saying "Q.O.R. of CANADA"

In the center of the oval it says "83"

Beneath the oval it says "OVERSEAS BATTALION"

On back it looks like "ELLIS BROS LTD"

Thanks

Karmen

83rd (Queen's Own Rifles of Canada) Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force

- Authorized: under G.O. 103a - dated 15 August 1915
- Recruiting Area: Toronto
- in Canada: 4 Aug 15 to 1 May 16
- in England: 6 May 16 to 7 Jul 16 - was absorbed into the Canadian 12th Reserve Battalion in the UK - saw no service in France/Flanders as a battalion

The pin you have was probably produced by the Battalion from 'Regimental Funds' or through their 'Old Comrades Association'.

Cheers