Wwi 3Rd Infantry Battalion Pin Cef Auction Archive worn liner

worn liner

In 1863 the name changed to 2nd Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto

sometimes under fire

1861 TO 1866 reverse

Wwi 3Rd Infantry Battalion Pin Cef Auction Archive worn linerWWI 3rd Infantry Battalion Pin CEF Silver and enamels, hallmarked with the British lion, an anchor (made in Birmingham), date marked "r" (1916) maker marked "G. A & S." on the reverse, 27. 8 mm x 33 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, light contact, 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