with extensive scratching of enamels and bending of the suspension loop evident
Troops were hastily committed to battle on repeated occasions
and in the following year he was engaged in the Battle of Liza across the Russian border
and like the strap attached to the cap
acted as Forward Observation Officer of shoots conducted by his squadron in support of raids across the Maas River made by our infantry
Canada, CEF. A 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge, Type II, by Gaunt Auction Archive with extensive scratching of enamelsIn 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