this dagger features a 305 mm nickel-plated steel blade
He returned to London in September 1945 and served in various capacities before being struck off strength for the last time from the Canadian Army on June 24
w/Oak Leaves - for Gallantry in action
machine embroidered in a crimson cloth thread over black wool
attended the Halifax Academy
A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge Archive this dagger features a 305A First War 3rd Infantry Battalion "Toronto Regiment" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, 42. 7 mm x 51 mm, intact lugs, 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 October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Rennie with a strength of 43 officers