Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt certificate_of_authenticity mounted to a die-stamped bronze

mounted to a die-stamped bronze gilt base

The letters often speak of wishing they were together and staying cheerful: "Oh

reverse centre presenting a principle pin assembly and the silver gilt laurel wreath attached to the star by two rivets

as well as a cotton loop hanger set into the collar

the founder of Pennsylvania

Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt certificate_of_authenticity mounted to a die-stamped bronzeIn 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