Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge Auction Archive marked with an eagle's head

marked with an eagle's head at the tip

and all others without a backing

silver gilt eagle insignia with both prongs intact

and awarded seven days' Confinement to Base for "Failing to Comply with Unit Standing Orders" on March 19

with a gilded Wolfsangel hook in the center

Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge Auction Archive marked with an eagle's headBase in gilded browning brass, with the individual numerals "4" and "5" in white metal mounted to the base and located above the shield, voided, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 43 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 45th West Durham Battalion of Infantry was organized with headquarters at Bowmanville and four companies in Bowmanville, Orono,