Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I with "Acta Non Verba" Hold 1771 by King Charles III

1771 by King Charles III of Spain

Crowns and outer rim were not silvered and retained bronze colour

a Civil Penal System (Strafvollzugdienst) Senior Hauptwachtmeister shoulder board

Although there is dirt residue evident from years of storage without its box top

Canada, CEF. A 213th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, Type I with "Acta Non Verba" Hold 1771 by King Charles IIIIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 47. 7 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed January 21, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel B. J. McCormick with a strength of 463 officers and men.