Wwi 3Rd Infantry Battalion Pin Cef Auction Archive facing two charges: Charge 1

facing two charges: Charge 1 - when on Active Service

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

1861 TO 1866 reverse

It usually included the beaver in the centre

Footnote: From the 1850's through the 1870's

Wwi 3Rd Infantry Battalion Pin Cef Auction Archive facing two charges: Charge 1WWI 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