Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden scattered wear evident in the

scattered wear evident in the black patination on the oval base

shows some fraying and soiling

Reverse inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

a battleship that was purchased from Chile and commissioned into the Royal Navy on September 9

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden scattered wear evident in theTwo 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