This pin depicts the M35 truck, popularly known as the army’s “battle horse.” It’s made from brass and captures the essence of this heavy-duty truck, despite being only 2.7 centimetres long.

The M35 truck boasts a 2.5-ton capacity and a V8 engine, which means it has 8 cylinders and runs on diesel. In 1981, Bombardier Inc. secured a contract to produce trucks for Canadian Forces troops. These trucks were assembled at the Valcourt plant under licence from AM General. Based on the 1988 annual report, a total of 2,767 trucks were built.