Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Republic of (Haumesser für Männer der Reichsarbeitsdienst)

(Haumesser für Männer der Reichsarbeitsdienst)

with remnants of the uniform on the reverse

Royal Canadian Infantry Corps

15 Casualty Clearing Station on the 26th

and bending of the visor core

Canada, CEF. A 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons Republic of (Haumesser für Männer der Reichsarbeitsdienst)Two piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44. 40 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting evident on the obverse, 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