Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Hold measuring 185 mm (w) x

measuring 185 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface

consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms and with a circular oak leaf wreath joining the quadrants

demonstrating some scratching of the enamels with surface chipping to the twelve o’clock arm of the cross

six black bakelite boutonnieres with War Merit Medal Ribbons

for demonstrated bravery and valor during military action

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Hold measuring 185 mm (w) xTwo 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), both lugs intact with pin, dark residue around the white metal insignia, 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