Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A stamped silvered metal (magnetic)

A stamped silvered metal (magnetic) badge

A Wehrmacht Ärmelshield Kuba

(Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher)

a very scarce early version

while the reverse similarly bears a number of illustrated insignia

Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A stamped silvered metal (magnetic)Base 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,