Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction accompanied by two Totenkopf insignia

accompanied by two Totenkopf insignia

Footnote: Ronald Shaw Rowson was born in Edmonton

itself measuring 35 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

He is identified as a Amtsgerichtsrat (district court council) and a Hauptmann (Captain) of the Reserve in Fighter Wing “General Wever”

was introduced in 1915 and conferred for conspicuous bravery of the officers in the field

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction accompanied by two Totenkopf insigniaIn 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