A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge certificate_of_authenticity center in Gold appliqu

center in Gold appliqu

very scarce maker

he was evacuated "sick" from Le Havre

and maker marked WMcLean & Co

A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge certificate_of_authenticity center in Gold appliquSilver "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