Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt Hold An Ordnungspolizei visor cap insignia

An Ordnungspolizei visor cap insignia

Footnote: Worn by a select few among SS leadership

within a ring of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

In fire silvered tombac

of excellent quality and in extremely fine condition

Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt Hold An Ordnungspolizei visor cap insigniaIn 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