Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Auction Archive 1918-20 Res

1918-20 Res

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Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Auction Archive 1918-20 ResTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), one lug intact with pin, other lug missing, dark patina to base, remains near very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southwestern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed