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

1918-20 Res

Footnote: The Military Order of Saint Stephen (AKA Holy Military Order of St

The inside has a dark brown leather sweatband with multiple ventilation holes around the circumference

Several of these badges were officially produced and distributed nationally but many more were produced privately by employing companies to support their employees

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