Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt certificate_of_authenticity patterned knop and circular sconce

patterned knop and circular sconce

mounted to a die-stamped bronze gilt base

along with an invitation to the inauguration of President Dwight D

Footnote: Karl Böhmer was born 17 August 1912 in Andernach

edge wear and chipping evident in the black lacquer finish on the lid

Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt certificate_of_authenticity patterned knop and circular sconceIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "GAUNT" on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Toronto with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Rennie with a strength of 43 officers and 1,100