Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Hold published in the United Kingdom

published in the United Kingdom in 1988 by Spellmount Limited of Speldhurst

obverse centre presenting a pronounced central blue stone with pink coral bead denoting 3rd grade

a Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) Proficiency Badge

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

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Hold published in the United KingdomTwo 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