was introduced in 1915 and conferred for conspicuous bravery of the officers in the field
date marked "a" (1916) and "PATENT" on the reverse
12 rank and file wounded
He is identified as a Amtsgerichtsrat (district court council) and a Hauptmann (Captain) of the Reserve in Fighter Wing “General Wever”
itself measuring 35 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)
Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Gaunt Auction was introduced in 1915 andIn 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