Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity and Breast Star: 18K Gold

and Breast Star: 18K Gold with red

The older Bawlf was initially transferred to the 18th Reserve Battalion on January 12

He was taken on strength at A15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre

by Harold Leslie Peterson

with Meybauer

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity and Breast Star: 18K GoldTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting evident on the obverse, near extremely 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 October 3, 1914