A First War 3Rd Canadian Infantry Battalion "Toronto Battalion" Armband Auction Archive showing Messe receiving Knight's Cross

showing Messe receiving Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939

with an "RFC" insignia sewn in place

and Victory Medal (29322 GNR

label on the reverse maker marked "Hersteller: 20"

Serving with the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada)

A First War 3Rd Canadian Infantry Battalion "Toronto Battalion" Armband Auction Archive showing Messe receiving Knight's CrossRed felt rectangular with the number "3" screen printed in black ink in the centre, surmounted by a green felt triangle, both pieces sewn in place upon a black felt base, the ends sewn together on the reverse, 85 mm x 160 mm, 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