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No. 2 Construction Battalion Badge- Nova Scotia, Canada
This cap badge was an identifying symbol of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, a Canadian Expeditionary Force that served in World War I. It was the only Canadian battalion of black soldiers at the time.
Hardee Hat Pin - Tucson, AZ
This hat pin, found at the former site of Fort Lowell in Tucson, AZ, comes from the regulation Hardee hat for Union soldiers during the American Civil War.
WWI Dog Tag- Camp Logan, TX
This WWI dog tag from Camp Logan is one of two firsts in American military history.