Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction was introduced in 1915 and

was introduced in 1915 and conferred for conspicuous bravery of the officers in the field

scabbard in black painted steel

enabling the rapid capture of frontier forts and the capital Mandalay

Introduction to the Waffen-SS Divisions

12 rank and file wounded

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction was introduced in 1915 andIn browning brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 38. 3 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. J. McLaren. The Battalion served in