A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge certificate_of_authenticity Ireland was born in Delaware

Ireland was born in Delaware Township Ontario in 1875 and was working as a Labourer in Muncey Ontario prior to enlisting ion December 1915 with 20 years military experience with the 26th regiment

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A Mint Clasp to Iron Cross Second Class - Second version

the loop at the shoulder end housing a magnetic silvered metal button with a pebbled upper

Virginia with the rank of Major on June 4

A First War 3Rd Infantry Battalion Officer's Collar Badge certificate_of_authenticity Ireland was born in DelawareSilver "C 3" insignia mounted to a brass base illustrating a beaver standing upon a crown rampart, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" and marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" on the reverse, 30. 3 mm x 34 mm, both lugs intact, 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