Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction Introduction to the Waffen-SS Divisions

Introduction to the Waffen-SS Divisions

date marked "a" (1916) and "PATENT" on the reverse

enabling the rapid capture of frontier forts and the capital Mandalay

Footnote: Ronald Shaw Rowson was born in Edmonton

from March 1933 to 1935

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction Introduction to the Waffen-SS DivisionsIn 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