Scarce Early WWI 44th Lincoln & Welland Regiment Collar Badge by J. Gaunt, Montreal

This is a scarce early World War I 44th Lincoln & Welland Regiment collar badge. Part of the Canadian Army, the regiment is based out of Welland, Ontario and has been serving since 186The badge is topped by a crown and reads VINCIT VERITAS (Truth Conquers) on a banner at the bottom. At center is an escallop (scallop shell) bearing the number 4The badge was made by J.R. Gaunt of Montreal, Quebec.

Circa early WWI.

Approximately 1-5/16" in height x 1" in width.

Brass.

Two loops for cotter pin.

J.R. GAUNT MONTREAL.

This is from a WWI Great Britain and Commonwealth badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJX14 LFEX7/14 SEJX10/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some light wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.