Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt Hold the obverse overlaid across the

the obverse overlaid across the quadrants by griffins clutching swords and shield

A badge presenting as a deer above three edelweisses over a banner inscribed BERCHTESGADEN

obverse centre presenting the Crown of Zvonimir with green enameled oak leaves (laurels)

and engraver marked "SEIDAN"

His left leg had to be amputated

Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt Hold the obverse overlaid across theIn 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