Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A Wehrmacht Ärmelshield Kuba

A Wehrmacht Ärmelshield Kuba

the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

A stamped silvered metal (magnetic) badge

and at the bottom by a bronze button depicting a raised Dutch national lion rampant

a very scarce early version

Canada, Dominion. A Pre-First War 45th Victoria Regiment Militia Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A Wehrmacht Ärmelshield KubaBase 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,