A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge Newly Listed hand painted figure on horseback

hand painted figure on horseback on a red enameled background

on April 4

He was conscripted for duty on April 16th

including Hills 65 and 145 and the Mont Forêt Quarries

in good to fine condition

A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge Newly Listed hand painted figure on horsebackSilver "C 3" insignia mounted to a brass base illustrating a beaver standing upon a crown rampart, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" and marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the reverse, 30. 3 mm x 34 mm, both lugs intact, 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