Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I with "Acta Non Verba" Auction Archive (1834-1857 issue)

(1834-1857 issue)

red-enamelled ring surrounds the medallion

consisting of a Cross Patté with blue enameled arms trimmed with ribbed borders and joined through the quadrants by stylized rays

and Third Reich: Faithful Service Cross

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a ribbed fan with an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original neck ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I with "Acta Non Verba" Auction Archive (1834-1857 issue)In browning copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47. 7 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 21, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. J. McCormick with a strength of 463 officers and men.