Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt certificate_of_authenticity reverse centre presenting a principle

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

patterned knop and circular sconce

Lung" (Tuberculosis in his lungs)

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 reverse centre presenting a principleIn 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