Brigadier Pearkes was given command of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade
with an anchor in silver with its rope in rolled silvered bullion wire
Map Reading and Field Sketching)
A fine quality manufacture 125 Jahre Henschel 1810-935 badge with crisp details
He retired from policing in 1981
Canada, Cef. A Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, Grenade Design, By J.r.gaunt Newly Listed Brigadier Pearkes was given commandIn browning brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The 6th Battalion was formed by the conversion and re designation of the 228th Infantry Battalion at the Canadian Railway Troops depot in Purfleet, England. It was disbanded on November 1, 1920.