Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity measuring 31 mm in diameter)

measuring 31 mm in diameter)

measuring 47 cm (w) x 57 cm (h)

joined at the top by a black enameled medallion bearing a silver number “25”

upon arrival in France

likely for training purposes and became a qualified and commissioned Lieutenant on July 1st

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity measuring 31 mm in diameter)Two 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