Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, by Gaunt, c.1914

In browning brass, voided, maker marked "J.R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 42.8 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting, 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 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.